China and the European Union joint trade talks produce 16 resolutions

China and the European Union agreed on 16 outcomes during their joint trade talks in Beijing, held on October 8-9. The discussions focused on trade and investment balance, export controls, intellectual property rights, and WTO reform, with plans for a ministerial video conference in January 2027. These outcomes reflect a shared effort to manage trade disputes without harming broader economic relations, despite ongoing differences. High-level communication aims to translate these understandings into concrete actions to ensure stable China-EU trade relations.