The second meeting under the Trade and Investment Consultations (TIC) mechanism between the European Union and China was held in Beijing on October 8-9, 2026. China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency Maroš Šefčovič participated in the negotiations. The European Commission issued an official statement on the results of the meeting, but details of the discussed issues and agreements reached have not yet been fully disclosed. The TIC consultation format was created to facilitate regular dialogue between Brussels and Beijing on trade and investment matters, including discussions on trade barriers, market access, and business conditions for both sides. The meeting takes place against the backdrop of continuing tensions in trade relations between the EU and China, caused by disputes over tariffs, subsidies, and access for European companies to the Chinese market. Dialogue at this level is regarded as an attempt by both sides to find compromises and reduce the level of trade disagreements through the negotiation mechanism rather than unilateral measures. Details of the consultation outcomes and specific agreements are expected in subsequent official statements from both sides.