China calls for joint efforts with EU to promote economic, trade cooperation: spokesperson

BEIJING, June 8 (Xinhua) -- China is open and positive in its attitude towards solving economic and trade disputes with the European Union (EU), said a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday, adding that China hopes the EU will work together with China to find solutions via dialogue and consultation, and ensure that China-EU economic and trade cooperation continues to benefit businesses and people on both sides.

Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a daily press briefing in response to a relevant query.