China urges the European Union (EU) to stop abusing unilateral economic and trade tools, said a Foreign Ministry spokesman in Beijing on Wednesday in response to EU's announcement of opening an investigation into a Chinese clean energy company.
Lin Jian, the spokesman, made the statement at a regular press briefing one day after the European Commission announced the investigation in an online statement.
"The EU's frequent use of unilateral economic and trade tools and imposition of discriminatory and restrictive measures on a Chinese enterprise send a protectionist signal, damages the EU's image, and undermines the confidence of Chinese enterprises in investing in Europe. We urge the EU to uphold its promise to maintain open market and the principle of fair competition, stop abusing unilateral economic and trade tools, and provide a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory business environment for companies from all countries. China will resolutely protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises," said Lin.
China urges EU to stop abusing unilateral economic, trade tools: spokesman
European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas on Tuesday reiterated the EU's support for Greenland and Denmark amid uncertainty.
Addressing the Arctic Frontiers conference 2026 in Tromso, Norway, Kallas stated that although tensions in Greenland are lower than they were a few weeks ago, there is still little clarity about what comes next or when the next dispute may arise.
"I will reiterate what I said, that the European Union stands with Greenland. We stand with our member state Denmark and we stand by the UN Charter," said Kallas, adding that Greenland's future is for the Greenlanders and Denmark to decide.
She also called for a new Arctic policy to deal with the escalating geopolitical tensions, climate change and growing economic interests in the region.
On Monday, the Danish Ministry of Defense said in a statement that Denmark decided to build five Arctic ships across multiple production sites in the country, with final assembly taking place in Frederikshavn, and this will help the country strengthen its defense capabilities.
The statement said that the shipyard in Friedrichshafen would be upgraded and it would be possible to build ships larger than these five warships in the future.
Greenland, the world's largest island, primarily located within the Arctic Circle, is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen retaining control over defense and foreign policy. Since returning to office in 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to "obtain" Greenland, sparking strong opposition across Europe.
According to a report released by a Danish intelligence agency in December 2025, Denmark has for the first time labeled the U.S. as a potential security concern.
A poll released by Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR) on Tuesday showed that up to 60 percent of respondents described the U.S. as an adversary, while only 17 percent considered it still an ally.
EU reiterates support for Greenland, Denmark amid uncertainty
