{
  "id": 10820589,
  "title": "China vows response if EU targets Chinese trade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/china-vows-response-if-eu-targets-chinese-trade",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T00:30:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2026/09/30/china-vows-response-if-eu-targets-chinese-trade"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "China's Commerce Ministry has warned of a \"resolute response\" if the European Union moves forward with restrictions against Chinese companies or products. The ministry criticized the proposed tool as a \"typical protectionist and unilateralist measure\" that would disrupt the stability of China-EU trade. EU member states are reportedly drafting a joint document advocating for a mechanism to address unfair trade practices and impose stricter measures against China. China warns that engaging in talks while simultaneously pressuring China will undermine mutual trust and hinder the consultation process. The country could counter with a strong policy toolbox, including anti-discrimination investigations, security probes into industrial and supply chains, and an assessment of the impact of foreign subsidies. These measures were highlighted by an unnamed Chinese observer in Global Times, citing the views of Noah Barkin, a senior adviser on Europe-China ties at Rhodium Group. The warning comes in light of Germany and France reportedly finalizing a joint paper to push for the European Commission to expedite the creation of an instrument similar to the US Section 301 unfair trade practices provision, aimed at deterring China in the EU market.",
  "summary": "Some EU member states are reportedly pushing for a tool to tackle unfair trade involving tougher measures against China.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "China vows response if EU targets Chinese trade",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/china-vows-response-if-eu-targets-chinese-trade-10826816",
        "published": "2026-09-30T00:30:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "China warns of ‘resolute response’ if EU tightens trade curbs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/china-warns-of-resolute-response-if-eu-tightens-trade-curbs",
        "published": "2026-09-30T01:11:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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