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Premier Li calls prime ministers of Spain and the Netherlands, according to Xinhua, seeking ‘an early conclusion’ to the deal.
Premier Li calls prime ministers of Spain and the Netherlands, according to Xinhua, seeking ‘an early conclusion’ to the deal.
Days after Chinese foreign minister said the deal would prove the EU and China had much in common, Poland says it need not be rushed through.
Days after Chinese foreign minister said the deal would prove the EU and China had much in common, Poland says it need not be rushed through.
Keen amateur runner Max Sprick, 33, found himself struggling to walk more than a few steps after he contracted the disease.
Keen amateur runner Max Sprick, 33, found himself struggling to walk more than a few steps after he contracted the disease.
Officials say European Parliament could refuse to endorse deal over Beijing’s failure to commit to International Labour Organisation standards.
Officials say European Parliament could refuse to endorse deal over Beijing’s failure to commit to International Labour Organisation standards.
While an agreement looks imminent, ‘it remains to be seen how China addresses the EU’s many long-standing concerns’, academic says.
While an agreement looks imminent, ‘it remains to be seen how China addresses the EU’s many long-standing concerns’, academic says.
Diplomatic sources say most member states have given proposed agreement their conditional backing, despite failure to secure commitment on workers’ rights.
Diplomatic sources say most member states have given proposed agreement their conditional backing, despite failure to secure commitment on workers’ rights.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron are understood to be in agreement for the investment deal with China to go ahead, said a source.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron are understood to be in agreement for the investment deal with China to go ahead, said a source.
The motion comes after the EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, dodged questions about plans to sanction officials found to have suppressed Uygurs.
The motion comes after the EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, dodged questions about plans to sanction officials found to have suppressed Uygurs.
The invitation comes as the US and other Western nations seek to develop a wider alliance to offset China’s growing influence.
The invitation comes as the US and other Western nations seek to develop a wider alliance to offset China’s growing influence.
Under expected changes platforms such as Facebook, Amazon and TikTok must tackle illegal content and misinformation if operating in the EU domain.
Under expected changes platforms such as Facebook, Amazon and TikTok must tackle illegal content and misinformation if operating in the EU domain.
Minister holds discussion with campaigners including Nathan Law and sister of Andy Li, who was held in mainland China while trying to flee.
Minister holds discussion with campaigners including Nathan Law and sister of Andy Li, who was held in mainland China while trying to flee.
EU introduces a human rights sanctions programme, but foreign policy head avoids saying if it will be used against Beijing; British minister for Asia, discussing Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong’s jailing, says only that evidence is being collected.
EU introduces a human rights sanctions programme, but foreign policy head avoids saying if it will be used against Beijing; British minister for Asia, discussing Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong’s jailing, says only that evidence is being collected.
A new report says Beijing poses challenges to democratic countries and the transatlantic alliance must work together to meet them.
A new report says Beijing poses challenges to democratic countries and the transatlantic alliance must work together to meet them.
Europe has grown wary of its dependence on China and will look elsewhere for a partner on clean and circular technology.
Europe has grown wary of its dependence on China and will look elsewhere for a partner on clean and circular technology.
Member nations are called on to ‘increase capacity to anticipate and react to Chinese activities that undermine allies’ security’.
Member nations are called on to ‘increase capacity to anticipate and react to Chinese activities that undermine allies’ security’.
Report by chairman of US Senate Foreign Relations Committee says a transatlantic partnership could foster private-sector investment and ensure maritime security.
Report by chairman of US Senate Foreign Relations Committee says a transatlantic partnership could foster private-sector investment and ensure maritime security.
UK repeats commitment to banning ‘high-risk’ vendors from its network as it announces new partnership.
UK repeats commitment to banning ‘high-risk’ vendors from its network as it announces new partnership.
China’s leader also vowed to conclude investment deal with the EU this year during conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
China’s leader also vowed to conclude investment deal with the EU this year during conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Chinese foreign minister seeks briefing on the bloc’s initiative for a transatlantic alliance with US president-elect.
Chinese foreign minister seeks briefing on the bloc’s initiative for a transatlantic alliance with US president-elect.
Leader of European Parliament’s largest party says reunification of so-called Western world needed now.
Leader of European Parliament’s largest party says reunification of so-called Western world needed now.
French and German foreign ministers say Brussels and Washington should ‘consult’ to coordinate their approach.
French and German foreign ministers say Brussels and Washington should ‘consult’ to coordinate their approach.
French president is among world leaders to congratulate Joe Biden on winning US election but meets key Trump administration member on post-election tour.
French president is among world leaders to congratulate Joe Biden on winning US election but meets key Trump administration member on post-election tour.
Germany says removal of pro-democracy opposition members is the latest step in a ‘deeply worrying’ trend aimed at undermining pluralism.
Germany says removal of pro-democracy opposition members is the latest step in a ‘deeply worrying’ trend aimed at undermining pluralism.
EU foreign policy chief says the South China Sea, China’s unfair trade practices and security are potential areas of transatlantic cooperation.
EU foreign policy chief says the South China Sea, China’s unfair trade practices and security are potential areas of transatlantic cooperation.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson emphasises climate change in effort to strike friendly note with president-elect.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson emphasises climate change in effort to strike friendly note with president-elect.
Leaders of Germany, France and European Commission underscore need for transatlantic links.
Leaders of Germany, France and European Commission underscore need for transatlantic links.
Biden pledges not to divide, but to unify, and not to see red states and blue states, but to only see the United States.
Biden pledges not to divide, but to unify, and not to see red states and blue states, but to only see the United States.
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas hopeful the West can play as a team again once the US election is over.
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas hopeful the West can play as a team again once the US election is over.
Athens under pressure in scramble for influence between Washington and Beijing with high-level visits from both powers.
Athens under pressure in scramble for influence between Washington and Beijing with high-level visits from both powers.
President Milos Zeman is one of China’s most enthusiastic supporters in Europe, but critics have raised concerns about human rights, trade practices and Taiwan.
President Milos Zeman is one of China’s most enthusiastic supporters in Europe, but critics have raised concerns about human rights, trade practices and Taiwan.