Xi stresses key role of ties with EU
1 year ago

Xi stresses key role of ties with EU

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping meets with President of the European Council Charles Michel and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who are in China for the 24th China-EU Summit, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Thursday. HUANG JINGWEN/XINHUA President calls for correct perception of each other President Xi Jinping emphasized on Thursday the "strategic importance" of relations between China and the European Union for global peace, stability and prosperity, and called on both sides to strengthen strategic communication, enhance understanding and manage differences through constructive dialogue. China is advancing high-quality development and high-level opening-up, and it is willing to take the EU as a key partner in economic and trade cooperation, a priority partner in scientific and technological collaboration, and a trusted partner in industrial and supply chains, pursuing mutual benefit and promoting common development, Xi said. China is willing to continue promoting high-quality development of the Belt and Road, including aligning the Belt and Road Initiative with the EU's Global Gateway strategy, to jointly help developing countries accelerate their development, Xi said.

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EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'
4 days, 12 hours ago

EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'

China Daily  

Ukrainian refugees sit on the pavement in Kocs village, Hungary, on Aug 21, after about 120 refugees were evicted from a guesthouse. Lai Suetyi, an associate professor at the Center for European Studies at Guangdong University of Foreign Studies, told China Daily that the EU is worried about "Trump 2.0", citing the many discussions, debates and media coverage going on …

China, France vow to uphold cooperation
1 week, 2 days ago

China, France vow to uphold cooperation

China Daily  

Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, shakes hands with Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to French President Emmanuel Macron, during the 26th China-France Strategic Dialogue in Beijing on Saturday. Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Central Commission …

EU and China: In the face of Trump threat, can this unlikely alliance bloom?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

EU and China: In the face of Trump threat, can this unlikely alliance bloom?

Firstpost  

While shared economic interests could lead to closer ties, underlying issues such as market access, intellectual property rights, EU’s concerns over Chinese “dumping”, and geopolitical tensions may hinder a robust alliance The start of Donald Trump’s second term is right around the corner. SCMP quoted a Beijing-based economist who has advised China’s State Council on foreign trade relations as saying …

Bolstering China ties will benefit EU: Hungarian envoy
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4 weeks ago

Bolstering China ties will benefit EU: Hungarian envoy

China Daily  

When Mate Pesti first came to China to study in 2007, he anticipated a decade or even a century where China's rapid socioeconomic rise would position it as a dominant global power. Today, as Hungary's ambassador to China, Pesti sees that vision unfolding and believes that strengthening cooperation with China will benefit not only Hungary but also the entire European …

Bolstering China ties will benefit EU: Hungarian envoy
4 weeks ago

Bolstering China ties will benefit EU: Hungarian envoy

China Daily  

When Mate Pesti first came to China to study in 2007, he anticipated a decade or even a century where China's rapid socioeconomic rise would position it as a dominant global power. Today, as Hungary's ambassador to China, Pesti sees that vision unfolding and believes that strengthening cooperation with China will benefit not only Hungary but also the entire European …

Bolstering China ties will benefit EU: Hungarian envoy
4 weeks ago

Bolstering China ties will benefit EU: Hungarian envoy

China Daily  

When Mate Pesti first came to China to study in 2007, he anticipated a decade or even a century where China's rapid socioeconomic rise would position it as a dominant global power. Today, as Hungary's ambassador to China, Pesti sees that vision unfolding and believes that strengthening cooperation with China will benefit not only Hungary but also the entire European …

China-EU solution to tariff war coming soon
Top News
4 weeks, 1 day ago

China-EU solution to tariff war coming soon

China Daily  

By Wang Keju | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-25 17:45 Hundreds of vehicles manufactured by Chery line up at a port of Wuhu, Anhui province, awaiting export. The prospect of nearing an alternative solution by China and the European Union to the bloc's imposition of extra tariffs on Chinese-made battery electric vehicles would provide a much-needed buffer to avoid the escalation …

China-EU solution to tariff war coming soon
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

China-EU solution to tariff war coming soon

China Daily  

Hundreds of vehicles manufactured by Chery line up at a port of Wuhu, Anhui province, awaiting export. The prospect of nearing an alternative solution by China and the European Union to the bloc's imposition of extra tariffs on Chinese-made battery electric vehicles would provide a much-needed buffer to avoid the escalation of trade tensions between the two economic powerhouses, analysts …

The rational solution
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1 month ago

The rational solution

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY The outbreak of the crisis in Ukraine, followed by the crisis in the Middle East, has amplified the Cold War mentality and the fallacious logic of confrontation between opposing blocs. It is incumbent on us to consider the fears of European citizens, who in recent years have been suffering the negative consequences of at least four unprecedented …

The rational solution
Top News
1 month ago

The rational solution

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY The outbreak of the crisis in Ukraine, followed by the crisis in the Middle East, has amplified the Cold War mentality and the fallacious logic of confrontation between opposing blocs. It is incumbent on us to consider the fears of European citizens, who in recent years have been suffering the negative consequences of at least four unprecedented …

Optimistic signals from China on trade talks with the EU
1 month ago

Optimistic signals from China on trade talks with the EU

NL Times  

China and the European Union have reached "technical agreement" on a number of points in their talks on reducing or reversing import duties imposed by the EU on electric vehicles produced in China. In response, the EU has increased import duties on electric cars from China, sometimes by up to ten percent. China and the EU held talks on the …

Xi says China insists on resolving differences with EU via dialogue
1 month ago

Xi says China insists on resolving differences with EU via dialogue

China Daily  

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Nov 19, 2024. RIO DE JANEIRO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that the EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles are drawing attention around the world, and China always insists on resolving differences through dialogue …

Talks on extra EV tariffs to continue
1 month, 1 week ago

Talks on extra EV tariffs to continue

China Daily  

A BYD vehicle on display during a recent auto expo in Paris, France. GAO JING/XINHUA The European Union and China will continue their negotiations this week seeking an alternative to the imposition of extra tariffs on electric vehicles, on the heels of talks earlier this month in Beijing, which yielded some progress, according to the European Commission, the bloc's executive …

EU puts trade war with China on the cards
1 month, 2 weeks ago

EU puts trade war with China on the cards

China Daily  

By Li Yang | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-07 07:34 JIN DING/CHINA DAILY At a parliamentary confirmation hearing on Monday, EU trade chief-in-waiting Maros Sefcovic clearly showed his tough stance on the European Union's trade issues with China. Regarding the ongoing negotiations between China and the EU over the "anti-subsidy" tariffs the latter slapped on Chinese-made electric vehicles from Oct …

EU puts trade war with China on the cards
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

EU puts trade war with China on the cards

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY At a parliamentary confirmation hearing on Monday, EU trade chief-in-waiting Maros Sefcovic clearly showed his tough stance on the European Union's trade issues with China. Regarding the ongoing negotiations between China and the EU over the "anti-subsidy" tariffs the latter slapped on Chinese-made electric vehicles from Oct 30, Sefcovic seemed to miss the point, saying that the …

EU puts trade war with China on the cards
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

EU puts trade war with China on the cards

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY At a parliamentary confirmation hearing on Monday, EU trade chief-in-waiting Maros Sefcovic clearly showed his tough stance on the European Union's trade issues with China. Regarding the ongoing negotiations between China and the EU over the "anti-subsidy" tariffs the latter slapped on Chinese-made electric vehicles from Oct 30, Sefcovic seemed to miss the point, saying that the …

Italian president's visit set to bolster ties, enhance pragmatic cooperation
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Italian president's visit set to bolster ties, enhance pragmatic cooperation

China Daily  

By Zhou Jin | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-07 07:35 Intensive, high-level interactions between China and Italy in recent months have underlined the robust growth of bilateral ties, as well as the two nations' efforts to enhance pragmatic cooperation amid trade friction between China and the European Union, observers said as Italian President Sergio Mattarella was set to begin a …

Italian president's visit set to bolster ties, enhance pragmatic cooperation
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Italian president's visit set to bolster ties, enhance pragmatic cooperation

China Daily  

Intensive, high-level interactions between China and Italy in recent months have underlined the robust growth of bilateral ties, as well as the two nations' efforts to enhance pragmatic cooperation amid trade friction between China and the European Union, observers said as Italian President Sergio Mattarella was set to begin a state visit to China on Thursday. Noting that both China …

China-EU confrontation hype adds complexity to trade ties
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China-EU confrontation hype adds complexity to trade ties

China Daily  

Hundreds of vehicles manufactured by Chery line up at a port of Wuhu, Anhui province, on March 10, awaiting export. Global Times-At a juncture when China-EU trade relations are facing challenges, the latest remarks from the EU's trade chief-in-waiting apparently add uncertainty and complexity into the future of China-EU economic and trade relations. During a three-hour confirmation hearing by members …

EU and China Must Embrace Mutual Economic Ties for Global Prosperity
1 month, 3 weeks ago

EU and China Must Embrace Mutual Economic Ties for Global Prosperity

China Daily  

The article discusses the importance of direct and frank dialogue between China and the European Union to maintain global stability and prosperity. It argues that economic ties are assets, not liabilities, and should be nurtured and not destroyed. The author emphasizes the need for the EU to address its concerns over China's economic practices, such as fair-trade rules and state …

EU tariffs on Chinese EVs serving no one's interest
1 month, 3 weeks ago

EU tariffs on Chinese EVs serving no one's interest

China Daily  

People visit the pavilion of Chinese carmaker BYD at the 2024 Paris Motor Show during the media day in Paris, France, Oct 14, 2024. Despite strong opposition from several member states, the European Commission has finalized its decision to levy tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, which is a misguided trade protectionist measure hurting many but benefiting no one. The EU's …

EU and China Must Embrace Mutual Economic Ties for Global Prosperity
1 month, 3 weeks ago

EU and China Must Embrace Mutual Economic Ties for Global Prosperity

China Daily  

EU and China's trade ties are crucial for maintaining global stability and prosperity. However, the two sides face challenges in their economic relations, including the impact of sanctions and trade restrictions. The EU needs to focus on direct and frank dialogue with China to address these issues and maintain a stable and prosperous relationship.

EU Imposes 45.3% Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Sparking Trade War with China
1 month, 3 weeks ago

EU Imposes 45.3% Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Sparking Trade War with China

Firstpost  

The European Union (EU) has imposed tariffs of up to 45.3 per cent on Chinese-built electric vehicles to counter alleged subsidies. The new rates will take effect the following day and will apply to Chinese brands' share of the EU market, which is estimated to be 8 per cent from below 1 per cent in 2019. The EU's stance towards …

China open to further consultations concerning the EU's anti-subsidy case
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China open to further consultations concerning the EU's anti-subsidy case

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-10 20:35 BEIJING -- China's Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday expressed willingness to engage in further consultations with the European Union concerning the anti-subsidy case involving Chinese electric vehicles. The EV case is complex and has a wide impact, and there are certain challenges facing the quest for China and the EU to reach an agreement through …

Practical Sino-German cooperation boon for both
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Practical Sino-German cooperation boon for both

China Daily  

Employees of BMW Brilliance Automotive work on the production line in Shenyang, Liaoning province, in May. CHINA DAILY After the European Commission announced that it would impose high tariffs on Chinese new energy vehicles, German automakers such as BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz expressed their opposition. "We don't think that our industry needs protection," BMW CEO Oliver Zipse was reported by …

EU action will hurt trade partnership
3 months, 3 weeks ago

EU action will hurt trade partnership

China Daily  

A SAIC model is driven into a cargo ship headed to Europe. Protectionist moves by the European Union, particularly those targeting Chinese electric vehicles, will affect mutual trust and cooperation between China and the EU, market watchers and industry leaders said. "The EU's protectionist actions will damage China-EU economic and trade cooperation, disrupting ongoing consultations and negotiations between the two …

China firmly opposes move on EV tariffs
4 months ago

China firmly opposes move on EV tariffs

China Daily  

The European Union's plan to impose definitive countervailing duties on imports of electric vehicles from China is likely to weaken Chinese investors' confidence in Europe and hinder the growth of the global green industry, said market watchers and industry leaders on Wednesday. The EV tariffs decision was based on facts determined unilaterally by the EU, rather than mutually recognized facts, …

Commission's wrong, unreasonable and noncompliant move not good for EU: China Daily editorial
4 months ago

Commission's wrong, unreasonable and noncompliant move not good for EU: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

China-made new energy vehicles await shipment to Europe in Xiamen, Fujian province. JIANG KEHONG/XINHUA The Chinese Commerce Ministry has denounced the European Commission for engaging in "unfair competition" under the guise of "fair competition", saying that it will take all necessary measures to defend the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises after the commission announced additional tariffs on Chinese …

Broad picture ties should stop the EU from imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs
5 months ago

Broad picture ties should stop the EU from imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs

China Daily  

Workers operate at a production line of the new energy vehicle AVATR at a workshop of Chang'an Auto in Jiangbei district, Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, July 20, 2023. The huge divide among European Union member states over the provisional tariffs imposed by the bloc on imported Chinese electric vehicles highlights the great need for the EU to think twice before …

Foreign trade hits new high in first half
5 months, 1 week ago

Foreign trade hits new high in first half

China Daily  

MSC Irina, the world's largest container vessel, docks at Ningbo Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang province on April 2. JIANG XIAODONG/FOR CHINA DAILY China's total goods exports and imports reached a new high in the first half of the year despite challenges such as escalating trade protectionism and intensifying geopolitical tensions, signaling an encouraging improvement in demand both at home and …

Foreign trade hits new high in first half
5 months, 1 week ago

Foreign trade hits new high in first half

China Daily  

MSC Irina, the world's largest container vessel, docks at Ningbo Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang province on April 2. JIANG XIAODONG/FOR CHINA DAILY China's total goods exports and imports reached a new high in the first half of the year despite challenges such as escalating trade protectionism and intensifying geopolitical tensions, signaling an encouraging improvement in demand both at home and …

China and EU to expedite consultations on tariffs on Chinese EVs
5 months, 2 weeks ago

China and EU to expedite consultations on tariffs on Chinese EVs

China Daily  

Vehicles from Chinese brands wait to be exported from a port in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. China and the European Union, based on facts and rules, will expedite consultations over the bloc's decision to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese-made battery electric vehicles, to reach a solution that is acceptable to both sides as quickly as possible, the Ministry of Commerce said …

China, EU expedite talks on EV tariffs
5 months, 3 weeks ago

China, EU expedite talks on EV tariffs

China Daily  

Chinese new energy vehicles on display during an auto expo in Brussels earlier this year. ZHAO DINGZHE/XINHUA China and the European Union are expediting consultations on the latter's anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles, and aim to reach a mutually acceptable solution by addressing the reasonable concerns of both sides, said China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday. He said the …

EU should take a step back so it can see that it is barking up wrong tree: China Daily editorial
5 months, 4 weeks ago

EU should take a step back so it can see that it is barking up wrong tree: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In yet another blow to the China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership, the 27-member bloc imposed sanctions on 19 Chinese companies on Monday, alleging that they have supplied components and equipment to Russia's military industry. A list published in the European Union's Official Journal includes several Chinese companies located in Hong Kong as well as two global satellite giants, which are now …

EU & China to hold talks over tariffs on electric vehicles
6 months ago

EU & China to hold talks over tariffs on electric vehicles

Firstpost  

The European Union has announced tariffs of up to 38% of Chinese electric vehicles The European Union and China have agreed to hold talks about the tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Over such unfair trade practices, the EU earlier this month announced that it’s slapping tariffs of up to 38 per cent on Chinese EVs. The announcement of the consultations …

Talks only way to prevent trade war
6 months ago

Talks only way to prevent trade war

China Daily  

Although Vice-Chancellor of Germany and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck does not represent the European Commission, his three-day visit to China, which concluded on Sunday, has helped to ease tensions between China and the European Union over the issue to a certain degree. Habecks respective meetings with the Chinese commerce chief and head of the …

China ready for dialogue on EVs if EU willing to talk: commerce minister
6 months ago

China ready for dialogue on EVs if EU willing to talk: commerce minister

China Daily  

BEIJING, June 22 -- China stands ready for dialogue and consultations on electric vehicles if the European Union is willing to sit down at the negotiating table with sincerity, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said Saturday. China hopes that Germany will play a positive role in the EU, prompting the European side to meet China halfway, he told Habeck, who is …

Germany battles to block Brussels clampdown on Chinese EVs
6 months, 1 week ago

Germany battles to block Brussels clampdown on Chinese EVs

The Telegraph  

China threatened legal action against the EU on Thursday in response, saying it “reserves the right” to file a suit with the World Trade Organisation. Almost €4.5bn was wiped off the value of Germany’s biggest car makers amid fears of a trade war between Europe and the world’s second largest economy. The EU tariffs will also directly affect some western …

Cars? Pork? Perfume? China has many options if a trade war breaks out with Europe
6 months, 1 week ago

Cars? Pork? Perfume? China has many options if a trade war breaks out with Europe

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Now that Europe has announced tariffs on China-made electric cars, the continent is bracing to see if the other shoe drops. “It’s a little bit like seeing a slow motion traffic accident unfolding,” Jens Eskelund, the president of the European Chamber of Commerce in China said earlier this year. He called on the EU to “correct its wrong …

The European Union moves to hike tariffs on Chinese electric car imports, escalating trade spat
6 months, 1 week ago

The European Union moves to hike tariffs on Chinese electric car imports, escalating trade spat

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union moved Wednesday to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, escalating a trade dispute over Beijing’s subsidies for the exports that Brussels worries is hurting domestic automakers. The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, said it would impose provisional tariffs that would result in Chinese automakers facing additional duties of as much as 38%, up from …

Premier: Foreign firms welcome
7 months, 1 week ago

Premier: Foreign firms welcome

China Daily  

Premier Li Qiang shakes hands on Wednesday with Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles, chair of the China-Britain Business Council, during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY China welcomes foreign enterprises, including those from the United Kingdom, to continue investing in the country, Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday, reiterating Beijing's commitment to further opening-up. …

Xi’s European tour exposed the EU’s persisting divisions
7 months, 1 week ago

Xi’s European tour exposed the EU’s persisting divisions

Al Jazeera  

Hungary opposes a tougher EU stance on China, but it is not the only one. As the rest of the European Union was marking “Europe Day”, honouring the 1950 Schuman Declaration kick-starting the European integration project, Orban praised Xi’s China as “one of the pillars of the new world order”. “We must behave respectfully towards China in terms of trade,” …

EU can be more valuable partner
7 months, 1 week ago

EU can be more valuable partner

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY During President Xi Jinping's visit to Europe this week, China and Hungary elevated their bilateral ties to an "All-Weather Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the New Era", while Serbia became the first European country to affirm that it would build a community with a shared future with China, marking an era of advancement from the comprehensive strategic partnership …

EU can be China's more valuable partner
7 months, 2 weeks ago

EU can be China's more valuable partner

China Daily  

A freight train carrying 110 containers of household appliances and mechanical equipment departs from Jinhua, Zhejiang province, on its way to Budapest, Hungary, on April 1. HU XIAOFEI/FOR CHINA DAILY During Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Europe this week, it is noteworthy that China and Hungary elevated their bilateral ties to an "All-Weather Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the New …

Adjustment of EU-NATO relations and its impacts on China-EU ties
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Adjustment of EU-NATO relations and its impacts on China-EU ties

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY The outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine crisis has accelerated the reorganization of the global political, economic and security pattern. The EU and NATO's strategic vigilance toward China is constantly increasing. First of all, the EU and NATO have been strengthening participation in security affairs of the Asia-Pacific region, which has intensified the complexity of the geopolitical environment for …

Adjustment of EU-NATO relations and its impacts on China-EU ties
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Adjustment of EU-NATO relations and its impacts on China-EU ties

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY The outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine crisis has accelerated the reorganization of the global political, economic and security pattern. The EU and NATO's strategic vigilance toward China is constantly increasing. First of all, the EU and NATO have been strengthening participation in security affairs of the Asia-Pacific region, which has intensified the complexity of the geopolitical environment for …

Holding firm
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Holding firm

China Daily  

ZHANG YUJUN/FOR CHINA DAILY Hungary does not approach relations with China from an ideological point of view and views it as a friendly cooperative partner The most important issue of the 21st century is the transformation of the world order from a unipolar to a multipolar world order, in which China and the European Union will play a leading role …

Holding firm
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Holding firm

China Daily  

ZHANG YUJUN/FOR CHINA DAILY Hungary does not approach relations with China from an ideological point of view and views it as a friendly cooperative partner The most important issue of the 21st century is the transformation of the world order from a unipolar to a multipolar world order, in which China and the European Union will play a leading role …

Europe wants two things from China. It may not get far on either of them
8 months ago

Europe wants two things from China. It may not get far on either of them

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Europe wants two things from China: First, a shift in its relatively pro-Russia position on the war in Ukraine. “And if those highly competitive companies are still protected by the government, then we have actually global challenges resulting from that.” A FUNDAMENTAL DIVIDE ON UKRAINE If there is one issue most of Europe can agree on, it is …

To clear the road ahead
9 months ago

To clear the road ahead

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY During the past weeks, giant ships carrying thousands of Chinese electric vehicles landing in Europe have created angst among the top European Union policymakers and automobile manufacturers. With the rising "alarm", the European Commission Directorate-General for Competition is preparing to launch an investigation into Chinese EVs as part of a probe into state subsidies prohibited by the …

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