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Chinese President Xi Jinping meets European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Beijing in April 2023. The EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) has been frozen at the ratification stage by the European Parliament. Photo: Xinhua
China-EU relations

Deal or no deal? EU engages US, China on high-wire bargaining act

Europe must navigate between the two powers, knowing that cutting an economic deal with one could make it impossible to do so with the other.

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China-EU relations

China lifts sanctions on EU lawmakers amid transatlantic strains

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China-EU relations

EU stays the course on Xinjiang sanctions as China eases up on bloc’s lawmakers

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China trade

US, EU, German business chambers in China brace for ‘long-lasting’ trade war

Some say China-US strife offers an opportunity for other third countries to re-evaluate their relationship with China.

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Foreign businesses operating in Chinese business hubs such as Beijing (pictured) are worried about the impact of the US-China trade war. Photo: AFP
China-EU relations

China has the tools to weather Trump storm, Premier Li tells EU’s von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen raised grievances with Li Qiang and emphasised their shared responsibility in supporting a strong trading system.

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China-EU relations

Opinion | What would it take for EU to partner China to counter Trump? A lot

EU’s friendly overture to China may be aimed at bargaining with Trump. Meanwhile, China has installed a Wolf Warrior envoy.

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China-EU relations

China pressures EU for talks to resolve ‘unfair’ trade barriers

China says the EU has used its Foreign Subsidies Regulation to unjustly target Chinese enterprises, but has yet to announce any retaliatory measures.

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China and the European Union are locked in a long-running trade dispute over government subsidies. Photo: Shutterstock
China-EU relations

China-EU trade war a ‘lose-lose’ situation, top diplomat Wang Yi warns

Wang meets French diplomatic adviser Emmanuel Bonne for strategic dialogue that could lay groundwork for visit by Emmanuel Macron.

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China-EU relations

EU-China agenda stalls under Trump’s long shadow

Holding pattern could break next week as EU decides if China crossed red line in arming Russia, a move that would force Beijing to respond.

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China-EU relations

Little room to mend EU-China ties amid differences over trade, Ukraine

Dialogue and action urged ahead of Donald Trump’s return and as mainland ship is detained by Danish coastguard over cut undersea cables.

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Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 anchored and under surveillance in the sea of Kattegat, near the town of Grenaa, Denmark, on November 20, 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
China-EU relations

European farmers caught in crossfire of EU-China trade war

Beijing’s moves to hit farm goods seen as attempt to flip formerly neutral bloc members ahead of crunch vote on electric vehicle tariffs.

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China is investigating subsidies into cheese, milk and cream from across the European Union. Photo: Shutterstock
China-Germany relations

Exclusive | China’s new ambassador to Germany faces ties tested by spying accusations

Beijing picks Deng Hongbo, a seasoned diplomat with decades of US experience, to be its top envoy to Berlin, source says.

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China-EU relations

EU firms resist plan to screen private investment into China

The investments strengthen the German economy, secure jobs and promote prosperity, German industry group says in submission.

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China-EU relations

How will EU shift to right alter China trade and other elements of relationship?

Green cooperation could be among first casualties of European Parliament after poll, while approach to Ukraine war may also change.

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Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella of the French far-right party National Rally. Success of far-right politicians in recent European Parliament elections will alter China-EU relations, say analysts. Photo: AP
Diplomacy

Chinese embassy protests after Real Madrid fan’s ‘racist and sexist’ interview

Post-match street interview shows Spanish fan – later found to have Real links – singing to Chinese social media crew.

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Showmi video blogger Kevin says he has not encountered racism such as that seen in a video interview with a Spanish football fan in Britain filmed on June 2. Photo: Weibo/球迷匯SHOWMI
Diplomacy

Opinion | Why I’m optimistic about the future of China-Europe relations

Europeans’ sense of autonomy, the political lurch to the right and the urgent need for economic recovery are just a few factors suggesting Europe will break free from US-centric thinking.

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China-France relations

Chinese President Xi meets Macron aided by top party and ministerial officials

Entourage features senior Chinese diplomats and officials who oversee the country’s economic and trade affairs.

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China-France relations

EU trade, Ukraine high on agenda as Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in Paris

Thorniest China-EU issues tipped to be on table when Chinese president meets French counterpart Emmanuel Macron and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Monday.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan wave upon arrival at Orly airport, south of Paris, on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations

China-EU relations: Beijing sees opportunity when presidency passes to Hungary

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells counterpart Peter Szijjarto in Beijing that Hungary is a ‘European country of unique influence’.

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China-Germany relations

‘Disaster, regrettable’: why some are criticising German leader’s China trip

In public remarks in China, chancellor did not throw support behind Brussels’ de-risking agenda and focused primarily on German business interests.

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China-EU relations

Exclusive | China-Germany ties are resilient despite EU push to ‘de-risk’: Beijing envoy

In an exclusive interview, ambassador Wu Ken says both Berlin and Brussels had greater understanding of China as more in Europe reflect on the ’risks brought by de-risking’.

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China’s ambassador to Germany, Wu Ken, says entrepreneurs in Europe have told him “China’s development is an opportunity rather than a challenge – giving up the Chinese market is tantamount to saying goodbye to opportunities and growth”. Photo: DPA
Diplomacy

Opinion | As Trump 2.0 looms, China and EU must overcome their differences

Trump is likely to escalate hostilities against China and the EU, with higher tariffs and a possible US exit from Nato. To prepare, Beijing and Brussels must start tackling their geopolitical, security and trade differences.

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China-EU relations

EU moves to slap retroactive tariffs on electric vehicles from China

Vehicles imported before the probe is concluded could be slapped with anti-subsidy duties.

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China-EU relations

EU reaches deal on forced labour ban, with China’s Xinjiang in its sights

Provisional agreement would target sectors and regions profiting from state-imposed forced labour based on database drawn up by European Commission.

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China-EU relations

Xi Jinping’s expected trust-building tour to Europe could alter Sino-EU ties

Amid strain over Ukraine war, China-US tension and trade rows, analyst says a potential Europe trip by Xi may help two sides reduce ‘misperceptions’.

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French President Emmanuel Macron meets Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Arc de Triomphe monument in March 2019. France is expected to be on the itinerary again when Xi visits Europe for the first time since the pandemic. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations

As Europe reels from Trump threat, Ukraine and Middle East, Wang heads to Munich

China’s top diplomat will try to find openings for Beijing’s interests amid continent’s panic over ex-American leader’s possible return, analysts say.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to attend the annual Munich Security Conference in Germany held from Friday to Sunday. Photo: dpa
China-EU relations

Long-time EU trade group chief leaves Beijing with mixed messages about investment

Multinationals still want to invest, Joerg Wuttke, president emeritus of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, says, but obstacles include overcapacity in manufacturing and a lack of candour from top leadership.

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China-EU relations

EU’s plans for tougher China stance risk coming off the rails

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a de-risking strategy last year, but opposition from member states threatens to scupper some key measures.

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