China Vows Retaliatory Measures Against EU Trade Targeting

China's commerce ministry issued a strong statement condemning any EU measures aimed at Chinese trade as 'typical protectionist and unilateralist measures' that would disrupt the stability of China-EU trade. The ministry emphasized that such actions would provoke a 'response' from China. The EU has not yet announced specific measures, but the warning signals a readiness for confrontation. The warning was reported by multiple outlets, including Rappler, which cited the Chinese ministry's direct comments. Other sources, such as the Straits Times and Reuters, echoed the headline but provided minimal additional detail. No divergence in the core facts was noted among the sources, though the specifics of the EU's potential measures remain unclear. The event underscores the escalating economic rivalry between China and the EU.