The Chinese Ministry of Commerce on Thursday urged the European Union to create favorable conditions for e-commerce cooperation and said it is paying close attention to the bloc’s new regulations.
Huang Ling, spokeswoman for the Ministry, made the remarks at a regular press conference in Beijing in response to the EU’s introduction of a 2-euro handling fee on imports that took effect on November 1.
A 3-euro duty already came into force in July on small parcels worth less than 150 euros, and will remain in place until 2028. The new 2-euro fee applies to all packages, regardless of their value, and will cover customs handling costs, said Euronews, noting that the new measures targeted imports from Chinese e-commerce platforms.
“China is paying close attention to the EU’s new regulations. As a new business form and mode of international trade, cross-border e-commerce provides diversified choices for global enterprises and consumers. We hope the EU will assess the impact of relevant policies in a prudent manner and create favorable conditions for China-EU cooperation in e-commerce and other fields,” she said.
