The European Commission confirmed that EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič will meet Chinese trade envoy Li Chenggang in Paris amid strained EU-China relations. The EU is addressing a significant trade deficit with China and has proposed new acts that may exclude Chinese companies, leading to fears of a trade war. While some EU member states advocate for stronger trade defenses against China, Germany prefers to maintain access to the Chinese market. The Commission plans to continue dialogue with China despite the tensions.