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China-EU relations

China-EU relations
Breaking news, analysis and opinion on relations between China and the European Union, covering trade, investment, policy, the Belt and Road Initiative and wider issues such as the US-China trade war and human rights.
Open Questions series

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
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Pascal Lamy (centre), former head of the World Trade Organization, appears on a panel at UBS’ Asian Investment Conference in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Photo: UBS
China trade

Exclusive | China, EU cooperation urged by former WTO head amid Trump’s ‘mafia-like’ tactics

Throwing his support behind globalisation efforts, Lamy decries Trump’s ‘mafia-like hostage-taking’ and says WTO may have to work, for now, without the US.

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Semiconductors

China, EU semiconductor firms meet to enhance supply-chain security amid ‘bullying’

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Cybersecurity

China accused of ‘malicious cyber campaign’ targeting Czech foreign ministry

Business Reports

Record levels of pessimism among EU businesses in China, survey reveals

Despite Beijing’s vows to foreign business community, market access and regulatory barriers still seen, with EU Chamber of Commerce in China again calling for changes.

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An EU Chamber of Commerce survey has found that members’ optimism about growth and profitability in China has hit a record low. Photo: Shutterstock
Shein

Shein risks fines over breaches of EU consumer law

Chinese-founded e-commerce platform is working with regulators to address their concerns, a company spokesperson said.

US-China relations

‘There are limits’: the problems with China’s bid to patch things up with Europe

They may be stuck in a stalemate, with Beijing unlikely to yield on demands to intervene in Russia’s war on Ukraine or change economic model.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Job creator or industry killer? Europe faces Chinese EV investment dilemma

Truck maker Windrose wants to be ‘first of many’ to bring EV ecosystem to Europe, matching Macron’s ambitions for ‘Battery Valley’ in France.

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French President Emmanuel Macron (centre) holds a model of an electric lorry made by Windrose, a Chinese company founded by entrepreneur Wen Han (right), at the Choose France summit in Versailles, France on Monday. Photo: Instagram/whan6023
Ukraine war

EU weighs new Russia sanctions, may cut 20 banks from SWIFT

As part of the sanctions under discussion, the bloc’s executive is planning to propose lowering the G-7 oil price cap to about US$45.

US-China trade war

Diplomats call for renewed world order to confront Trump tariff chaos

Multilateralism is the only way to preserve peace and order, Croatian envoy tells Beijing conference.

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United States

Trump threatens EU with 50% tariffs over breakdown in talks, Apple stares at 25%

Sweeping levies targeting bloc would start June 1 as China continues charm offensive across continent to deepen engagement.

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US President Donald Trump’s double-barrelled announcement highlighted his ongoing campaign against major American trading partners. Photo: AP
France

EU threatens to walk away from trade showdown with China over lack of progress

The bloc’s ambassador Jorge Toledo said he was ‘afraid we are not going to hold’ key talks paving the way for a leaders’ summit.

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The two sides are discussing minimum pricing for Chinese EV imports to address European concerns about overcapacity. Photo: EPA-EFE
China-Germany relations

Xi urges ‘new chapter’ in German ties in call with chancellor amid US trade war

In first call with Germany’s Friedrich Merz, Xi Jinping calls for ‘fair, transparent and non-discriminatory’ environment for Chinese firms.

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US-China trade war

China minds, on guard against US, stress need for talks and regional cooperation

Regional cooperation deemed more vital than ever for China after Trump’s tariff barrage, as policy influencer warns that bowing to him will only bring more pressure.

European Union

Opinion | If China wants the EU as a partner, it must offer concrete cooperation

China must stop ignoring EU trade complaints and offer a meaningful compromise – or see Europe’s China policy become a bargaining chip in US ties.

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France

Chinese and French presidents tackle cognac tariffs in phone call: Macron

French leader says fair competition is key and both sides agreed to move faster to resolve their trade dispute.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in 2023. Ongoing trade disputes were among the topics discussed as the two leaders held a phone conversation on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

Europe’s clash with China on EVs not ‘existential’, former EU official says

Trump is pushing Europe and China to cooperate more closely despite disagreements, according to former trade negotiator.

China trade

China delivers strong words to EU over proposed small parcel fees

The per-package fee put before European lawmakers would increase costs for Chinese e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu.

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Huawei

European Parliament names 5 lawmakers targeted in Huawei bribery scandal

Authorities ask lawmaking body to waive the accused’s immunity so that they can be investigated under the two-month probe.

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European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Wednesday named the lawmakers, who included a fellow Maltese politician, a Bulgarian and three Italians. Photo: AP
Mainland China

Chinese investments in Europe have increased for first time since 2016

After a significant cooling in investment activity there was a 47 per cent rise last year to €10 billion, according to a new report.

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Mainland China

EU to impose US$2.25 fee on cheap parcels, mostly from China

The move is meant to help the bloc deal with an influx of billions of inexpensive imports via platforms like Shein and Temu.

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US-China trade war

Trump’s trade war is cracking the West’s unity, former Chinese envoy says

Wu Hailong tells Global Prosperity Summit that fault lines are emerging between US and allies that could reshape the international order.

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US President Donald Trump announces tariffs at the White House on April 2. Photo: AP
European Union

Editorial | Air begins to clear on better EU-China ties

It would be naive to expect improvement in China-EU relations overnight. But the lifting of some sanctions by Beijing lowers one obstacle.

Since Trump’s return, EU leaders have voiced openness to improving ties with China. Photo: AFP
China consumption

‘It’s crazy’: inside Europe’s growing obsession with Chinese blind-box toys

The craze is the latest sign that Chinese brands are becoming more skilled at winning over Western consumers.

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US-China relations

Outside In | China’s message on trade deals is clear: multilateral is the only way

The choice of the Swiss city of Geneva for US-China negotiations was telling, and the breakthroughs achieved are only the start of a long process.

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European Union

Europe warned to change fast or become a ‘shock absorber’ of US-China trade war

Continent’s outlook is bleak despite reduced Sino-American tensions as it needs to adapt quickly amid Washington’s efforts, analysts say.

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European governments view the US-China tariff deal as possibly buying them time on what is anticipated to be a wave of diverted Chinese exports to EU ports. Photo: AP
China’s military

China’s defence chief forges Europe ties in Paris, Berlin plus UN peace pledge

Dong Jun’s first European tour concludes with major commitment to United Nations peacekeeping efforts.

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China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun (centre) takes part in a family photo of his fellow state representatives at the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025 in Berlin on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Hungary

‘Red line’: Hungary vows it won’t decouple from China if pushed by Trump

‘Hungary is benefiting from these very intensive Chinese economic and trade relations. We’re not willing to give that up’: Budapest official.

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China-EU investment deal

EU ‘has no interest’ in reviving stalled investment deal with China

Head of bloc’s trade delegation in Beijing tells forum the two sides should focus on Brussels’ long-standing concerns such as overcapacity.

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