China Furious Over 'Made in Europe' Plan: 'Free Trade Disappears' (hcss.nl)

• China criticizes EU's 'Made in Europe' plan as protectionist.
• The plan gives European firms preference in public procurement.
• HCSS analyst Ron Stoop comments on the trade implications.

"China has sharply criticized the European Commission's 'Made in Europe' plan, which gives preference to European companies in public procurement. Beijing sees it as protectionism and market distortion, especially in sectors where China holds a strong position such as solar panels, batteries, cars, and wind turbines. HCSS analyst Ron Stoop analyzes the impact on EU-China trade relations."