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Chinese diplomat criticizes EU's 'outdated' approach to China

A senior Chinese diplomat criticized Europe's approach to China as outdated and protectionist. Li Jian, director general of the Chinese foreign ministry's Department of European Affairs, warned that some European voices are pushing ties towards confrontation rather than cooperation. He stated Beijing is ready to address Brussels' concerns. AI

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Chinese diplomat criticizes EU's 'outdated' approach to China

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cao Jiaxuan ·

    ‘Frogs in a well’: Chinese diplomat slams Europe’s ‘outdated’ approach to China

    A senior Chinese diplomat has accused Europe of taking an outdated, inward-looking approach to China, while signalling that Beijing is open to addressing Brussels’ concerns. Li Jian, director general of the Chinese foreign ministry’s Department of European Affairs, delivered his …