Erik Solheim, Norway’s former Minister of Climate and the Environment, told CGTN Europe that China and the EU should avoid trade wars and protectionism, and instead use dialogue to overcome difficulties.
He said that, geopolitically, Nordic nations, including Norway, which is not an EU member, are seeking new allies and new ways of thinking.
Solheim said Norway could help ease China-EU trade tensions by importing Chinese cars and supporting the green energy transition, an area in which both China and Norway are leaders. However, he noted that China’s dominance in green energy sectors, including solar panels, batteries and wind power, presents challenges for Nordic countries. He said they must learn from China and work with it to access high-quality Chinese technology, while also addressing Europe’s trade deficit with China.
