The economic and trade ties between China and the European Union (EU) are mutually beneficial and win-win in nature, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday.
Mao made the statement in response to the EU's plan to reduce its reliance on U.S. and Asian technologies and support European digital products.
"China-EU economic and trade ties are mutually beneficial and win-win in nature. We are also closely monitoring the developments from the EU side. We have always believed that economic and trade issues should be resolved through dialogue and communication in a proper manner. At the same time, we hope that the EU side can abide by the basic principles of the market economy, such as free trade, fair competition, and open cooperation, and avoid implementing protectionist measures," said Mao.
China-EU economic, trade ties are mutually beneficial, win-win in nature: spokeswoman
China-EU economic, trade ties are mutually beneficial, win-win in nature: spokeswoman
All 1,248 players of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been confirmed following the submission of final squad lists to FIFA, the world football governing body announced Tuesday.
Lionel Messi of Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Guillermo Ochoa of Mexico will feature in their sixth World Cup campaigns, while Cabo Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan are going to play their first World Cup.
The tournament opens on June 11 and 104 matches will be played in Canada, Mexico and the United States, with the final to be played on July 19.
"The confirmed squad lists underline the scale and enduring appeal of the tournament with 357 players returning after at least one previous FIFA World Cup squad inclusion. Some 891 players are set to experience the competition for the first time, highlighting both continuity and renewal across the global game," FIFA said.
Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon will be the oldest player at the tournament at 43 years and 162 days old, while Mexico's Gilberto Mora will be the youngest at 17 years and 240 days old. There will be 22 players under 20 years old and seven players aged 40 or above at the start of the tournament.
FIFA World Cup squads confirmed
