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Li Qiang
EU-China cooperation ‘only right choice’, Premier Li says at business symposium
European Commission president also says trade ties have ‘reached an inflection point’, while reiterating claim of industrial overcapacity.
25 Jul 2025 - 1:08PM
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Belgium
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China, EU must show mutual respect in more complicated world
25 Jul 2025 - 7:46AM
EU and China agree on plan to iron out rare earth export restrictions: von der Leyen
25 Jul 2025 - 8:25AM
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China economy
Do the right thing, Xi tells EU leaders at Beijing summit
President Xi Jinping urges Europe to ‘make the right strategic choice’, Ursula von der Leyen demands ‘real solutions’ as trade frictions rear their head at meeting.
24 Jul 2025 - 5:31PM
Germany
China, EU need to make the right choice as ‘2 big guys’ on world stage: Xi
Relationship is at an ‘inflection point’, von der Leyen tells Chinese leader as 25th China-EU summit begins in Beijing.
24 Jul 2025 - 10:13PM
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China economy
European firms call for return to free and fair trade at China-EU summit
Beijing and Brussels should settle their policy differences and promote a level playing field, businesses said.
24 Jul 2025 - 11:07AM
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European Union
China-EU relations at 50
This year marks half a century of formal diplomatic relations between China and the European Union as well as the 25th anniversary of the founding of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. In this series, the Post examines the ties between the two powers.
23 Jul 2025 - 11:31PM
European Union
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‘Rebalancing’ needed in China-Europe relationship, chamber president says
Jens Eskelund, president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, says bilateral trade has been fruitful but lopsided in Beijing’s favour.
24 Jul 2025 - 11:10AM
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Russia
Why EU expectations are so low ahead of crunch summit with China
Hopes of a reset in relations rose in the first quarter but came back to Earth with controls on critical minerals.
23 Jul 2025 - 8:30PM
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European Union
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EU and China should seize chance to put troubled ties back on track
While major breakthroughs are not expected from the EU-China summit, it must be used as a step on the long journey towards stronger ties.
23 Jul 2025 - 6:45AM
European Union
Sanctioned German China expert visits Beijing in sign of easing restrictions
Development comes on the eve of a high-stakes EU-China summit, an event that has been mired in negativity.
23 Jul 2025 - 4:27PM
Belgium
Can China get the US out of the way of better ties with Europe?
Beijing and Brussels are marking 50 years of diplomatic relations but one third party is putting a damper on the festivities.
23 Jul 2025 - 9:58AM
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European Union
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How the EU, squeezed between the US and China, can negotiate a big win
Fraying ties with the US offer the EU a chance to rechart its course, negotiate pragmatically with China and improve its bargaining position with Trump.
22 Jul 2025 - 8:30PM
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European Union
Chinese firms in Europe call for ‘substantive’ deal at China-EU summit
Chinese companies ‘hold high expectations’ that leaders can reach a deal to reduce trade barriers, business group says.
22 Jul 2025 - 4:30PM
World Trade Organization (WTO)
WTO reverses parts of decision in EU-China intellectual property dispute
In April, WTO rejected the EU’s 2022 complaint that China had violated the global watchdog’s IP rules over patents for 3G, 4G and 5G tech.
22 Jul 2025 - 2:23AM
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European Union
EU share of China’s rare earth magnet shipments jumps in June
China’s exports of the magnets to the EU were nearly half of all its June shipments, the highest share in 2025, with more licences granted.
22 Jul 2025 - 3:40AM
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Banking & finance
China slams EU banking sanctions as tensions rise ahead of key summit
Beijing urges Brussels to ‘immediately cease’ its actions against two Chinese banks, which are accused of violating a Russia trade embargo.
21 Jul 2025 - 4:49PM
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Germany
European Union sanctions 2 Chinese banks over aid to Russia
First-of-a-kind blacklisting comes in countdown to EU-China summit in Beijing next week.
18 Jul 2025 - 7:40PM
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China-Australia relations
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On Australian PM’s visit to China, the 2 nations ‘hold back’ on disputes
Source says two sides have decided to step back from Darwin Port controversy amid trade tensions with US.
17 Jul 2025 - 12:22PM
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Aviation
Airbus signs fresh deal with Chinese partner amid talk of massive China order
Airbus will localise more production of its A321 jet in China as part of the agreement, which comes just ahead of a key China-EU summit.
16 Jul 2025 - 2:02PM
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European Union
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The EU is doing itself no trade favours in pushing China on Russia
Tensions serve the interests of neither side; for the EU, they won’t help tackle the trade deficit or ease critical Chinese supplies.
16 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM
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European Union
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China lifts its sanctions on retired EU lawmaker Reinhard Buetikofer
The move is seen to lead to new engagement between European Parliament and China’s National People’s Congress, which have not met since 2018.
16 Jul 2025 - 12:04AM
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SCMP Exclusives
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EU chief for Asia-Pacific set to leave role after China summit, sources say
Niclas Kvarnström will return to Sweden to take up a senior position in the government, according to people familiar with the situation.
15 Jul 2025 - 2:00PM
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European Union
Opinion
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In misfiring over China complaints, EU risks shooting itself in the foot
Chinese competitiveness is driven by innovation rather than subsidies, and its stance on Ukraine emphasises peace rather than complicity.
14 Jul 2025 - 8:30PM
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US-ally trade wars
European Union on the ropes as Trump and China turn the screws
Expectations were already low ahead of a summit in Beijing, but the latest tariff announcement has come as a further blow to Brussels.
14 Jul 2025 - 12:00PM
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European Union
EU watchdog opens TikTok probe over fresh China data transfer claims
It follows a US$620 million fine levied against TikTok by Europe’s Data Protection Commission in May over other data transfer issues.
10 Jul 2025 - 11:36PM
European Union
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen easily survives parliament no-confidence vote
EU lawmakers dismissed allegations against Ursula von der Leyen regarding private text messaging with Pfizer’s CEO, misuse of funds, and election interference.
10 Jul 2025 - 7:02PM
Ursula von der Leyen
EU boosts China de-risking efforts with plans to regain control of key sectors
Brussels seeks to cut reliance on China for chemicals and medical supplies and also unveils new stockpiling strategy.
10 Jul 2025 - 6:42PM
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