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
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
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
EU considers forced tech transfers for Chinese investments
Enforcing joint ventures is another option on the table
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
The summit that barely happened: Why EU and China still talk
In geopolitics, showing up can sometimes be half the battle
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
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
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
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.