China Urges EU to Revise Trade Approach Amid Procurement Dispute

China’s Foreign Ministry urged the European Union to “readjust its attitude” toward Beijing, saying the bloc’s public-procurement market is not as fair and open as it claims. A ministry spokesperson said China hopes the EU will adopt a more positive and practical policy to foster balanced economic and trade ties. The remarks follow recent frictions, including Beijing’s move to restrict government purchases of certain European medical devices, which Chinese officials have framed as retaliation for what they view as discriminatory EU trade measures. While calling for improved relations, the ministry indicated that China does not intend to alter its own stance unless Brussels changes course.