# China vows resolute countermeasures if UK restricts Chinese EVs

https://mins.news/en/item/107193

- CGTN, 2026-10-19 14:36 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-19/China-vows-resolute-countermeasures-if-UK-restricts-Chinese-EVs-1RnnQ14z8DC/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> China's Ministry of Commerce said China would take resolute countermeasures to protect its industry's legitimate rights and interests if the UK restricts Chinese electric vehicles. Responding to reports that Britain may follow the EU, the spokesperson called China-UK automotive cooperation mutually beneficial and urged the UK to follow WTO rules.

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