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WorldFrance and Germany warned against protectionist measures after EU letter

Ahead of high-level China-EU trade talks, Chinese officials and experts urged France and Germany not to adopt protectionist measures or politicize economic issues by framing them as security concerns. The warning followed a joint letter from Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz urging the European Commission to strengthen the EU’s trade diversification and defense tools.

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CChina News Service★★★★☆2026-10-08 00:48Original

France and Germany warned against protectionist measures after EU letter
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