Chinese state news agency; frames the October talks as a Chinese concession to European concerns and emphasises China's goodwill, while noting Beijing's core demand that countervailing duties on Chinese EVs be removed before substantive trade concessions are offered

Quotes Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson describing the October dialogue as a 'constructive development' and reiterating that China's position is that the EV countervailing duties violate WTO rules and should be withdrawn. Xinhua frames the talks as proceeding from a position of strength for China, noting that Chinese EVs now hold an 18% share of the European market despite the tariffs.

“Beijing said it welcomed the structured October talks but maintained that removing countervailing duties on Chinese electric vehicles remained a prerequisite for substantive trade concessions.”