The 3rd China-EU High-Level Economic and Trade Dialogue (HED) was held in Beijing on December 21. Chinese Vice-Premier Wang Qishan, European Commission Vice President Joaquin Almunia (Competition), Commissioners Olli Rehn (Economic and Monetary Affairs) and Karel De Gucht (Trade) co-chaired the meeting. Wang said that China has achieved palpable achievements in IP protection since the 2nd dialogue back in May 2009. At present, a nationwide special campaign against IP infringement, counterfeiting and piracy is now underway.

The meeting is an important platform for trade and economic cooperation between the two sides. According to Wang, since the last dialogue, the two sides have been taking constructive steps to address respective concerns. China has made positive progresses in optimizing investment environment, product quality and IP protection. The two sides agreed to enhance exchange and cooperation in IP field, and launch a mechanism of an IP working group, and initial negotiations on GI cooperation agreement.  

  (Source: Xinhua)