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China# has always believed that interdependence is not a risk, and intertwined interests are not a threat; openness and cooperation are the right path to development. Protectionism cannot enhance competitiveness, and decoupling will only harm others without benefiting oneself, a spokesperson from China’s Ministry of Commerce (#
MOFCOM#) said on Tuesday.
The MOFCOM spokesperson made the remarks as it is reported that #
France# and #
Germany# submitted an informal document to the European Commission on October 5, calling on the #
EU# to strengthen its use of trade defense measures and roll out a series of new protectionist tools.