China Criticizes EU for Data Distortion in Trade Dispute

China's foreign ministry accuses the EU of manipulating data to justify imbalanced trade claims following reports of expanded import quotas and tariffs on Chinese goods. Spokesperson Mao Ning warns that China will defend its rights but insists the EU is not obligated to trade with China.

China has accused the European Union of distorting trade data, alleging that the EU is 'cherry picking' figures to support claims of imbalanced trade. This comes in response to reports that the EU plans to expand import quotas and tariffs on Chinese goods.

Mao Ning, a spokesperson for China's foreign ministry, criticized the EU's approach at a regular press conference, stating that such tactics inevitably lead to conclusions of skewed trade relations.

Mao cautioned that while China is prepared to defend its legitimate interests, it is leading the EU to recognize that trading with China is not compulsory.