China reaffirmed its willingness to resolve trade differences with the European Union through dialogue, while stressing that it will take all necessary measures if the bloc imposes discriminatory restrictions on Chinese products, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
商务部周四表示，中方重申愿通过对话解决与欧盟的贸易分歧，同时强调若欧盟对中国产品实施歧视性限制措施，中方将采取一切必要措施。
Huang Ling, a spokeswoman for the ministry, made the remarks at a news conference in response to reports that Brussels is considering extending the understanding reached with China on trade in hybrid vehicles to other sectors, including chemicals.
商务部发言人黄玲在新闻发布会上作出上述表态，回应相关报道 —— 欧盟拟将中欧就混动汽车贸易达成的共识延伸至化工等其他领域。
Artificial restrictions on normal trade could violate World Trade Organization rules and would do nothing to improve the competitiveness of European industries, Huang said.
黄玲称，对正常贸易人为设置限制，有违世界贸易组织规则，也无法提升欧洲产业的竞争力。
Instead, such measures would place a heavier burden on downstream industries, push up inflation across the bloc and undermine the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains, she added.
她补充说，这类举措反而会加重下游产业负担，推高欧盟通胀水平，损害全球产业链供应链的安全与稳定。
Huang pointed to progress and a series of agreements reached at the recent second meeting of the China-EU trade and investment consultation mechanism.
黄玲提及近期第二次中欧贸易投资磋商机制会议取得进展，达成多项共识。
The outcomes demonstrated that both sides have the willingness and ability to find solutions to trade and economic differences through dialogue, she said.
她表示，成果证明双方有意愿、有能力通过对话找到经贸分歧的解决办法。
"China is not the root cause of the EU's problems, but a partner in solving them," Huang said.
黄玲说：“中国不是欧盟问题的根源，而是助力解决问题的伙伴。”
Beijing stands ready to strengthen dialogue and consultation with Brussels, continue exploring ways to address their respective trade and economic concerns, and promote balanced growth and further development in China-EU trade, she said.
她表示，中方愿同欧方深化对话磋商，持续探寻路径妥善处理彼此经贸关切，推动中欧贸易均衡、深入发展。
However, China firmly opposes protectionist practices that abuse trade defense instruments, Huang added.
黄玲同时指出，中方坚决反对滥用贸易救济工具的保护主义行径。
"If the EU insists on imposing discriminatory restrictions on Chinese products, China will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its own interests and the legitimate rights and interests of its enterprises," she said.
她说：“如果欧盟执意对中国产品实施歧视性限制，中方将采取一切必要措施，坚决维护自身利益以及中国企业的合法权益。”
reaffirm /ˌriːəˈfɜːm/v. 重申，再次表明
discriminatory /dɪˈskrɪmɪnətri/adj. 歧视性的
protectionist /prəˈtekʃənɪst/adj. 保护主义的
legitimate /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/adj. 合法的，正当的
