China seeks comments ahead of WTO review of EU trade policy
In short
China's Commerce Ministry is seeking public comments ahead of the WTO's 16th trade policy review of the European Union. The review meetings are scheduled for December 8 and 10, 2026.
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China's Commerce Ministry has opened a public consultation on concerns and comments for the WTO's 16th trade policy review of the European Union, according to reports published on October 15. Under the WTO review body's schedule, the meetings will take place on December 8 and 10, 2026. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
WTO members will comprehensively examine and assess EU trade and investment policy developments and their effects since 2023. The ministry said it wanted to better understand Chinese businesses' concerns and requests. Relevant companies, industry associations and research institutions may send questions, concerns and comments in writing or electronically to the ministry's WTO affairs department before November 15. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
Why it matters
The review will assess EU trade and investment policy developments and their effects since 2023. The consultation seeks to gather Chinese businesses' concerns and requests concerning those policies.
Key facts
- The WTO's 16th EU trade policy review meetings are set for December 8 and 10, 2026. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- WTO members will examine EU trade and investment policy developments and their effects since 2023. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- Companies, industry associations and research institutions are invited to send comments before November 15. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- October 15: CLS reported the ministry's invitation for public comments before November 15. [ 1 ]