European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen demanded China address trade imbalance and market distortions affecting European businesses.
China's export controls on rare earth magnets have hit EU industries, leading to strained EU-China relations amid tariff disputes.
The EU imposed tariffs on electric vehicles and excluded Chinese firms from public contracts, escalating tensions with Beijing.
Tensions have increased ahead of a scheduled summit between the EU and China due to lack of progress in addressing trade disparities and economic issues.