China rejects blame for EU economic and trade problems

The Economic Times reports that Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao called China “not the source of the EU's economic and trade problems, but a partner in solving them.” His comments appeared in a ministry statement after his meeting with Hildegard Muller, president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry. Wang also warned against the EU restricting or closing its markets, saying this could lead to markets around the world shutting themselves off from one another.