CCCEU Comments on the Inaugural Meeting of the China-EU Trade and Investment Consultation (TIC)

Mechanism 2 July 2026, Brussels

Q: What is the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU's (CCCEU) comment on the inaugural meeting of the China-EU Trade and Investment Consultation (TIC) mechanism?

A: The CCCEU welcomes the inaugural meeting of the China-EU Trade and Investment Consultation (TIC) mechanism. At a time of increasing uncertainty in the global economy and evolving trade and investment challenges, continued dialogue between China and the European Union is essential for enhancing communication, managing differences and supporting a stable economic relationship. We hope the TIC mechanism will become a regular and effective platform for addressing practical business concerns through constructive and results-oriented dialogue. Greater communication and policy coordination can help improve transparency, enhance business confidence and contribute to a more predictable business environment for companies operating in both markets. Chinese companies in Europe continue to face an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Businesses have raised concerns regarding a growing number of trade and regulatory measures, including the implementation of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), the proposed revision of the EU's Cybersecurity Act (CSA2), the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), and recent trade defence measures. These developments have increased compliance costs, regulatory complexity and investment uncertainty. We hope the TIC mechanism will facilitate further exchanges on these issues and help promote a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment. Chinese companies remain committed to investing in Europe and contributing to the European economy through local manufacturing, innovation and job creation. We encourage both sides to continue addressing trade and investment issues through dialogue, uphold the rules-based multilateral trading system centred on the World Trade Organization (WTO), and work towards a stable, balanced and mutually beneficial China-EU economic and trade relationship.