German Economy Minister Robert Habeck met with Chinese Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission Zheng Shanjie in Beijing on Saturday. The pair discussed the European Union's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, with Habeck saying that they are not meant to be a punishment but rather a return to a "level playing field" in bilateral trade. Meanwhile, Zheng said China will "do everything" to protect Chinese businesses.
According to Chinese media, Zheng and Habeck also attended the first China-Germany High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change and Green Transition.