China stresses open cooperation amid EV dispute with EU

China has stressed open cooperation amid the trade dispute on electric vehicle (EV) exports from China to the European Union (EU).

The EV trade dispute continues to draw widespread attention, with just over a month to go before the EU reaches a decision regarding the definitive duties it plans to impose on Chinese EVs.

Over the past few days, Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao has been in Europe for discussions on the EU's anti-subsidy probe into Chinese EVs. This was on top of the more than 10 rounds of consultations already conducted between the Chinese and European working teams regarding the matter over the past few months.

On Wednesday, Wang chaired in Brussels the China-EU Electric Vehicle Industrial Chain Enterprises Roundtable, which was attended by leaders from nearly 30 Chinese and European companies as well as related industry association. Representatives at the meeting exchanged views on finding a proper solution to the EU's anti-subsidy case and continuing to deepen China-EU EV industrial chain cooperation.

Noting the high interdependence of the Chinese and EU automobile industries as a result of 40 years of fruitful industrial cooperation, Wang said the Chinese and European automobile industries "are at a critical crossroads" and that "open cooperation is the best option."

In the face of the EU's anti-subsidy investigation into China's electric vehicles, China will continue its efforts to negotiate and resolve the issue until the last minute, he said.

A German delegation explored intelligent manufacturing cooperation in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality from September 4 to 7, seeking market expansion and joint ventures, and signing agreements on key projects.

During the visit, German enterprises expressed dissatisfaction with the EU's plan to impose tariffs on imported Chinese EVs.

"I don't think this is a good way because it must be a free market. Free markets in the world are the most successful, and so this is not the way I would like to do it. If you have a good product, in whichever country, then you can sell it, you can buy it and you will get feedback. And if the quality is good and then it will work, it will go on. And so you need not like tariffs or something like that. An open free market is the best," said Rudiger Schmidt, CEO of Oskar Kammer Schule.

"The EU and the German government made some mistakes now with China. And to be honest, I don't know why they will make energy tariffs on China. It's a wrong way. I think that we will save jobs in troubled industries not with these things. We need other concepts here. It's better securing jobs, locations and industries than protectionism or super taxes for Chinese products," said Uwe Kurt Fritsch, managing director of Uwe Fritsch Beratung and Strategie GmbH.

China stresses open cooperation amid EV dispute with EU

China stresses open cooperation amid EV dispute with EU

Relying on its unique natural scenery of the Pamir Plateau and ethnic culture, Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has vigorously developed its tourism industry, ushering in a new chapter of rural revitalization and the integrated development of culture and tourism.

Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, as a hot destination in Xinjiang, fascinates the visitors with famous scenic spots such as the Pamir Plateau and the winding highway, along with more than 10 intangible cultural heritages such as the Tajik Eagle Dance.

The Stone City ruins in Taxkorgan are in a unique position surrounded by mountains, where tourists can immerse themselves in the unique architectural landscape and natural scenery.

The Stone City was a pivotal point where the middle and southern routes of the ancient Silk Road converged, serving as a crucial thoroughfare for communication between the various dynasties of the Central Plains and countries in Central Asia, West Asia, and South Asia at that time.

Many Tajik dancers often perform the traditional Tajik Eagle Dance, vividly expressing the Tajik people's fervent yearning for freedom and their relentless pursuit of a better life.

"As we Tajik people live on the plateau like eagles, watching the eagles fly since childhood, we incorporate the movements into our own dances. Therefore, we Tajik people, like eagles, guard the borders of our motherland," said Baihetila Jumahan, a local dancer.

With a total length of 30 kilometers and more than 600 hairpin turns, the Panlong Ancient Road is famous for its dizzying turns and stunning scenery.

Located in the Kashgar region, the road looks like a huge dragon snaking across the Pamir Plateau. Also known as the Waqia Highway, this magical and heavenly road is a great choice for travelers from all over the world looking to take a self-driving tour.

Nowadays, relying on the road, the local area has vigorously developed the tourism industry, greatly increasing the income of local villagers.

"Many tourists come to the Panlong Ancient Road, to our Waqia Township. We take this opportunity to promote the development of cultural tourism industry through the culture of local minority ethnic group," said Duolaitiman Kaimike, a deputy to China's National People's Congress (NPC).

Tourists flock to Xinjiang's Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County for unique scenery, cultural heritage