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The EU's trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, has expressed concerns about global market distortions caused by overcapacity, implicitly criticizing China's trade practices. However, Sefcovic also emphasized a desire for "meaningful" and "result-oriented" discussions with Beijing to address these issues constructively. He called for high-level dialogues between the EU and China, similar to those between the US and China, with teams preparing for concrete outcomes. AI

The European Union and China are scheduled to hold high-level talks this week to de-escalate rising trade tensions. EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic will meet with China's international trade envoy, Li Chenggang, on the sidelines of an OECD meeting in Paris. The discussions aim to establish a new platform for addressing trade and investment issues, as the EU prepares to adopt a firmer stance on Chinese economic practices. AI