China, EU make strides toward strengthening ties
11 months, 4 weeks ago

China, EU make strides toward strengthening ties

China Daily  

By Chen Weihua in Brussels | China Daily | Updated: 2023-12-25 09:15 Tourists visit the Chinese Duojing-Garden in Luisenpark of Mannheim in southwestern Germany on July 14. China has voiced strong disagreement over the term "systemic rival" since many Chinese people associate the words with hostility and confrontation. Following the 12th round of China-EU High-Level Strategic Dialogue in Beijing on Oct 13, Wang said, "China and the EU are partners first and foremost, with far more consensus than differences." Borrell said in a blog post on Dec 12 that Chinese partners pushed back against being labeled a "systemic rival" in certain areas and argued that China does not wish to engage in systemic rivalry. Von der Leyen has repeatedly said the EU does not want to decouple from China but "de-risk".

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EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'
4 days, 5 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 …

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4 days, 5 hours ago

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China Daily  

For the Central and Eastern European countries, clear priorities are needed to balance their relations with China and the United States Editor's note: The world has undergone many changes and shocks in recent years. Trump's proposed policies, however, risk introducing new tensions into these relationships, particularly as Washington pressures its NATO allies and the European Union member states to reevaluate …

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 …

Beijing-Brussels cooperation needed more than ever before
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Beijing-Brussels cooperation needed more than ever before

China Daily  

Hundreds of vehicles manufactured by Chery line up at a port of Wuhu, Anhui province, on March 10, awaiting export. Introducing her new College of Commissioners on Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen vowed to work harder to close the innovation gap between the European Union, and the United States and China, to realize the landmark Green Deal …

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 …

EU should not accept hand-me-down judgments of China from Washington: China Daily editorial
1 month, 1 week ago

EU should not accept hand-me-down judgments of China from Washington: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Given the vast common ground that China and the European Union share, especially on economic globalization and free trade, there has been hope that, with a new leadership, the EU will work with China to push forward their pragmatic cooperation and resolve the differences that exist between them through dialogue. Maros Sefcovic, the EU's commissioner-designate for trade and economic security, …

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 …

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 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 …

Protectionism a lose-lose scenario
4 months ago

Protectionism a lose-lose scenario

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY Curbing politicization and securitization will benefit the EU's interests, the development of China-EU relations, and global development and security Over the past few years, the United States has relentlessly pressured its allies to comprehensively contain China, leading to dramatic shifts in global geopolitics. The EU's trade and economic policy toward China has become increasingly suspicious and defensive. …

Protectionism a lose-lose scenario
4 months ago

Protectionism a lose-lose scenario

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY Curbing politicization and securitization will benefit the EU's interests, the development of China-EU relations, and global development and security Over the past few years, the United States has relentlessly pressured its allies to comprehensively contain China, leading to dramatic shifts in global geopolitics. The EU's trade and economic policy toward China has become increasingly suspicious and defensive. …

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 …

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 …

Macron urges Xi Jinping to use clout, halt Russia’s Ukraine war
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Macron urges Xi Jinping to use clout, halt Russia’s Ukraine war

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen pressed Xi Jinping at a summit in Paris on May 6 to use Beijing's influence to halt the Russian war against Ukraine, also telling the Chinese leader to accept fair global trade rules. Mr. Xi's two-day state visit to France is his first visit to Europe since 2019 …

EU ready for 'tough decisions to protect economy', von der Leyen tells China
7 months, 2 weeks ago

EU ready for 'tough decisions to protect economy', von der Leyen tells China

The Hindu  

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on May 6 that the EU would not shy away from taking tough measures to protect its economy and security, amid tense trade relations with China. Von der Leyen said there were "imbalances that remain significant" and "a matter of great concern". Von der Leyen also said China was not allowing EU …

EU’s von der Leyen to urge ‘fair’ China competition in talks with Xi
7 months, 2 weeks ago

EU’s von der Leyen to urge ‘fair’ China competition in talks with Xi

Al Jazeera  

Chinese President Xi Jinping set to hold talks with Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen has said she will push for competition with China that is “fair and not distorted” in talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. “I have made clear that the current imbalances in market access …

Experts' views on China-France relations
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Experts' views on China-France relations

China Daily  

Stronger ties a boost for China-EU relations By Yan Shaohua Following German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to China in April, President Xi Jinping's state visit to France in May will be another defining moment for China-European Union relations in 2024. Although the EU's strategic autonomy remains a controversial issue in Europe, China has continuously voiced its support for its strategic …

Sino-French ties bolster China-EU relations
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sino-French ties bolster China-EU relations

China Daily  

Following German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to China in April, President Xi Jinping's state visit to France in May will be another defining moment for China-European Union relations in 2024. Although the EU's strategic autonomy remains a controversial issue in Europe, China has continuously voiced its support for its strategic autonomy in high-level meetings with European leaders. However, China's support …

Sino-French ties bolster China-EU relations
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sino-French ties bolster China-EU relations

China Daily  

Following German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to China in April, President Xi Jinping's state visit to France in May will be another defining moment for China-European Union relations in 2024. Although the EU's strategic autonomy remains a controversial issue in Europe, China has continuously voiced its support for its strategic autonomy in high-level meetings with European leaders. However, China's support …

Reluctant collaborator
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Reluctant collaborator

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY Ukraine crisis has prompted the EU to strengthen its coordination with the US but it is unwilling to totally endorse Washington's competition with Beijing The protracted Ukraine crisis and the latest escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are driving a complicated shift in the global geopolitical landscape and shaping the evolution of major country relations. The alignment of …

For a warm spring of Sino-EU cooperation
10 months ago

For a warm spring of Sino-EU cooperation

China Daily  

Four days before the start of the Year of the Dragon, an interesting — and certainly auspicious — cultural event unfolded in Shanghai's historical heart, at the picturesque Villa Basset, the residence of the French consul general. As we commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations between China and France, initiated by former French president Charles de Gaulle and Chairman Mao …

China, EU make strides toward strengthening ties
11 months, 4 weeks ago

China, EU make strides toward strengthening ties

China Daily  

By Chen Weihua in Brussels | China Daily | Updated: 2023-12-25 09:15 Despite challenges, leaders see avenues for growth, mutual benefits at summit A China-Europe freight train bound for Europe is seen at a cargo consolidation hub in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on Sept 19. Ding Chun, director of the Center for European Studies at Fudan University in Shanghai, said the …

China, EU make strides toward strengthening ties
11 months, 4 weeks ago

China, EU make strides toward strengthening ties

China Daily  

By Chen Weihua in Brussels | China Daily | Updated: 2023-12-25 09:15 Despite challenges, leaders see avenues for growth, mutual benefits at summit A China-Europe freight train bound for Europe is seen at a cargo consolidation hub in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on Sept 19. Ding Chun, director of the Center for European Studies at Fudan University in Shanghai, said the …

China, EU make strides toward strengthening ties
11 months, 4 weeks ago

China, EU make strides toward strengthening ties

China Daily  

Tourists visit the Chinese Duojing-Garden in Luisenpark of Mannheim in southwestern Germany on July 14. China has voiced strong disagreement over the term "systemic rival" since many Chinese people associate the words with hostility and confrontation. Following the 12th round of China-EU High-Level Strategic Dialogue in Beijing on Oct 13, Wang said, "China and the EU are partners first and …

China, EU make strides toward strengthening ties
11 months, 4 weeks ago

China, EU make strides toward strengthening ties

China Daily  

Despite challenges, leaders see avenues for growth, mutual benefits at summit A China-Europe freight train bound for Europe is seen at a cargo consolidation hub in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on Sept 19. Ding Chun, director of the Center for European Studies at Fudan University in Shanghai, said the 24th China-EU Summit held in Beijing on Dec 7 has shown that …

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 …

A China, EU summit exposes divisions over Ukraine, trade and subsidies
1 year ago

A China, EU summit exposes divisions over Ukraine, trade and subsidies

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The leaders of China and the European Union held talks Thursday that focused on their disputes over trade, subsidies and a deep divide over the war in Ukraine. Von der Leyen and Michel, the president of the EU Council, met Xi in the morning and later held talks with China’s No. Von der Leyen said the two sides …

EU-China summit: Leaders say ‘differences’, rivalries must be addressed
1 year ago

EU-China summit: Leaders say ‘differences’, rivalries must be addressed

Al Jazeera  

With two wars and tense trade relations, European Union and Chinese officials open talks hoping for ‘mutually beneficial’ ties. Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told Xi that China was the EU’s biggest trading partner, but “there are clear imbalances and differences that we must address”. ‘Global challenges’ Two notable issues on the agenda for the EU are …

EU can play a vital role in easing China-US tensions
1 year, 2 months ago

EU can play a vital role in easing China-US tensions

China Daily  

European Union foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell's visit to China this week for the China-EU High-level Strategic Dialogue is a good opportunity to stabilize the relations between the two sides which has deteriorated in recent years largely due to the growing geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Washington. But in helping defuse the tensions between Beijing and Washington, the EU needs …

EU's 'de-risking' bears hallmarks of 'decoupling'
1 year, 4 months ago

EU's 'de-risking' bears hallmarks of 'decoupling'

China Daily  

LUO JIE/CHINA DAILY Although the United States actively promotes a "de-risking" policy in relation to China, it was the European Union that first put forward the concept against the backdrop of the Ukraine crisis with the aim of ending its reliance on Russia for oil and natural gas, as well as to provide itself with a cushion zone to shun …

EU must beware Washington's forked tongue
1 year, 4 months ago

EU must beware Washington's forked tongue

China Daily  

On June 15, the European Commission for the first time labeled Huawei and ZTE as telecom providers that pose a higher security risk to the European Union, declaring that EU member states should also immediately take concrete measures to reduce the risk. The fact is that Chinese telecommunications companies have been operating in Europe for many years, and they have …

China's top diplomat tells E.U. not to 'vacillate'
1 year, 5 months ago

China's top diplomat tells E.U. not to 'vacillate'

The Hindu  

The European Union must not "vacillate" and needs to "clarify" its strategic relationship with Beijing, top diplomat Wang Yi said during a meeting with E.U. clarify the positioning of the strategic partnership between the two sides, and promote China-EU relations to move forward," Mr. Wang told Mr. Borrell when they met on the sidelines of Southeast Asian talks in Jakarta …

China in focus as EU leaders prepare for key summit
1 year, 5 months ago

China in focus as EU leaders prepare for key summit

Al Jazeera  

Leaders of the European Union’s member states will meet in Brussels this week to discuss the bloc’s ties with China. In his invitation letter to the leaders, the EU Council chief, Charles Michel, said that the summit will be an opportunity to “reconfirm” the bloc’s united stance towards Beijing. Amid the geopolitical tensions with China and Russia, European Commission President …

Europe Aims to Cut China Risks, Not China Ties
1 year, 6 months ago

Europe Aims to Cut China Risks, Not China Ties

Live Mint  

Europe says it wants to push back against China’s economic might. The European Union’s executive body released an economic-security strategy Tuesday that included a call for member states to consider new controls for European investment in other countries that might pose security risks. The strategy, laid out in a paper that the EU published Tuesday, spells out some of the …

EU unveils plan to protect economies from rivals. China is a focus, but is not named in the proposal
1 year, 6 months ago

EU unveils plan to protect economies from rivals. China is a focus, but is not named in the proposal

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union unveiled a proposal Tuesday to protect the bloc’s economies from risks posed by unreliable suppliers in countries that do not share its values, like China, after the war in Ukraine exposed Europe’s dependency on Russia for oil and gas. Announcing the proposal, which must be endorsed by EU member countries, Commission President Ursula von der …

EU lashes out at China for support of Russia in Ukraine war
1 year, 8 months ago

EU lashes out at China for support of Russia in Ukraine war

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — On the eve of a major European Union diplomatic foray into China, the bloc’s foreign policy chief on Tuesday lashed out at Beijing for its support of Russia amid the invasion of Ukraine, and called it “a blatant violation” of its United Nations commitments. “There cannot be siding with the aggressor,” Josep Borrell said ahead of a trip …

What's next for China's relationship with EU?
2 years ago

What's next for China's relationship with EU?

China Daily  

The recent visits of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and European Council President Charles Michel to China highlight the importance of China-European Union relations. The Friends of Europe's event, the "Europe-China Forum — tackling increasing global challenges: prioritizing constructive cooperation", was attended among others by officials of China's Mission to the EU, the European External Action Service, the European Commission, the …

Multipolar world needs China and EU
2 years ago

Multipolar world needs China and EU

China Daily  

Flags of China and the European Union are seen in this photo. It has sent a resounding message that China and the EU, as two major players in a multilateral world, oppose a new Cold War and any bid to divide the world into geopolitical blocs. The spillover of the conflict has also harmed EU economies and the rest of …

China, EU critical to multipolar world
2 years ago

China, EU critical to multipolar world

China Daily  

Flags of China and the European Union are seen in this photo. It has sent a resounding message that China and the EU, as two major players in a multilateral world, oppose a new Cold War and any bid to divide the world into geopolitical blocs. The spillover of the conflict has also harmed EU economies and the rest of …

EU not seeking ‘systematic confrontation’ as rival China grows
2 years, 2 months ago

EU not seeking ‘systematic confrontation’ as rival China grows

Al Jazeera  

The EU officially regards China as a partner, an economic competitor as well as a systemic rival. “This discussion showed a very clear will to avoid being naive, but neither did we want to embark into a logic of systematic confrontation,” summit host and EU Council President Charles Michel said on Friday. Responding to the comments by EU leaders, a …

EU leaders weigh future of China ties as rivalry mounts
2 years, 2 months ago

EU leaders weigh future of China ties as rivalry mounts

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders on Friday weighed the future of their increasingly testy relations with China as President Xi Jinping was expected to be reappointed leader at the Communist Party congress taking place this week. She said the week-long Communist Party congress has shown that Xi will continue to reinforce China’s “very assertive” and “self-reliant” tendencies. He said it’s …

EU-China ties acquire a new dimension
2 years, 8 months ago

EU-China ties acquire a new dimension

China Daily  

European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 24, 2021. Having previously enjoyed good relations with booming trade and economic exchanges, China and the EU might want to work on issues of common interest, in order to resolve the existing differences and disparities. With economic globalization facing many challenges, including unilateralism and trade protectionism, international …

EU-China ties acquire a new dimension
2 years, 8 months ago

EU-China ties acquire a new dimension

China Daily  

European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 24, 2021. Having previously enjoyed good relations with booming trade and economic exchanges, China and the EU might want to work on issues of common interest, in order to resolve the existing differences and disparities. With economic globalization facing many challenges, including unilateralism and trade protectionism, international …

In China-Lithuania Row, Will the EU Stay on the Sidelines?
2 years, 10 months ago

In China-Lithuania Row, Will the EU Stay on the Sidelines?

The Diplomat  

As concern grows about Russian belligerence in eastern Europe, it’s ironic that Lithuania, a former Soviet Socialist Republic, is embroiled in a showdown with a different superpower: China. The government doesn’t think that it was a mistake to allow the people from Taiwan island to call themselves Taiwanese.” He continued, “…hat we are calling a mistake is China’s reaction – …

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