EU-China relations

Macron bets on Beijing to save his legacy

The French leader will seek a new economic and diplomatic equilibrium with Chinese President Xi Jinping

There is no levy on packages worth less than 150 euros (S$226.50) imported directly to consumers in EU, in many cases via Chinese-founded platforms, such as Temu.

EU targets China imports, urging small parcel fee from 2026

EU states and the Commission are set to scrap the duty exemption and find a temporary solution for next year

Above: The EU flag in front of the European Central Bank. EU-China relations have been strained by the EU’s “de-risking” strategy to reduce reliance on China, particularly for critical minerals.

Chinese firms say EU business conditions have deteriorated for sixth year

The bloc’s performance in research, talent, digitalisation and market access represents obstacles, a survey by Roland Berger finds

The EU has spent the last several years vowing to protect domestic manufacturers from China.

EU considers forced tech transfers for Chinese investments

Enforcing joint ventures is another option on the table

China’s ruling Communist Party will hold its next key conclave in October, when it will chart development plans for 2026 to 2031.

Europe’s top business lobby in China urges an end to price wars

In July, the Asian nation’s top leadership has emphasised its determination to reduce excess competition in the economy 

Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre), President of the European Council Antonio Costa (left) and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen at the 25th EU-China Summit in Beijing on Jul 24.
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The summit that barely happened: Why EU and China still talk

In geopolitics, showing up can sometimes be half the battle

Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre), President of the European Council Antonio Costa (left) and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (right) pose for a handshake at the 25th EU-China Summit in Beijing, China, on Jul 24.

Xi says China, EU must deepen trust but bloc chief urges ‘real solutions’

China’s leadership has sought to draw the EU closer as it positions itself as a more reliable partner than the US and a bedrock of stability in a troubled world

As the geopolitical tradeoffs and risks become clearer, EU leaders are thinking more seriously about how to reduce the bloc’s mineral dependency on China.

EU wrestles with China’s chokehold over crucial defence supplies

Some defence companies have started stockpiling components, while others have expressed confidence that their supply chains are sufficiently diversified

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (left) and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul at a joint press conference in Berlin, Germany, on Jul 3.

Wang Yi’s tour of Europe sets tone for EU-China summit later this month

Growing challenges could chill relations between the two powers and potentially shorten the two-day EU-China summit starting Jul 24

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Europe’s partnership with China must include real rebalancing with fewer market distortions, reduced overcapacity exports and fair, reciprocal access for European firms.

EU chief demands China address trade imbalance as tensions flare

[STRASBOURG] European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen accused China of distorting trade and limiting access for European firms two weeks ahead of a summit between the economic powers.