Beijing had hoped its summit with Europe in September would boost relations, but it has been postponed because of the coronavirus. Photo: Bloomberg Beijing had hoped its summit with Europe in September would boost relations, but it has been postponed because of the coronavirus. Photo: Bloomberg
Beijing had hoped its summit with Europe in September would boost relations, but it has been postponed because of the coronavirus. Photo: Bloomberg
China /  Diplomacy

China ‘needs to win over Europe’ after loss of trust and impact of US rivalry

  • European Union reluctant to pick a side in the US-China tussle, but has shown a toughening of its stance towards Beijing
  • Hopes of enhancing ties with Europe remain on hold as Beijing implements its trade deal with the US and the world battles the coronavirus

Topic |   US-China trade war: All stories
Wendy Wu
Wendy Wu in Beijing

Updated: 11:54pm, 4 Jun, 2020

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Beijing had hoped its summit with Europe in September would boost relations, but it has been postponed because of the coronavirus. Photo: Bloomberg Beijing had hoped its summit with Europe in September would boost relations, but it has been postponed because of the coronavirus. Photo: Bloomberg
Beijing had hoped its summit with Europe in September would boost relations, but it has been postponed because of the coronavirus. Photo: Bloomberg
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