Brussels should resist the siren song of protectionism By LI YANG | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-09-03 19:56

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202609/03/WS6a996068e4b06d4aa055c3b4.html The European Union worries about its trade deficit with China. But the remedy Brussels is reaching for risks making the problem worse. Maros Sefcovic, the European Commission's trade chief, plans a video call with Chinese officials this month and a visit to Beijing in October.