Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to make Italy the first stop on his European visit. Photo: Xinhua Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to make Italy the first stop on his European visit. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to make Italy the first stop on his European visit. Photo: Xinhua
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‘Damage control’ at heart of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s mission to Europe

  • Leading diplomat’s five-nation tour expected to focus on 5G and Huawei as more countries ban Chinese technology giant
  • Beijing’s hard line on Hong Kong and its handling of the coronavirus pandemic have also drawn European criticism

Topic |   European Union
Stuart Lau
Stuart Lau

Updated: 10:20pm, 24 Aug, 2020

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to make Italy the first stop on his European visit. Photo: Xinhua Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to make Italy the first stop on his European visit. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to make Italy the first stop on his European visit. Photo: Xinhua
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