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Europe prepares tougher China trade stance after hybrid car deal

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The European Union is preparing to increase its scrutiny of Chinese trade practices, despite a recent deal on hybrid cars. This move is driven by the belief that their assertive stance is finally yielding results, particularly after France and Germany threatened to restrict market access for Chinese firms. This marks a significant shift, especially from Germany, which has historically opposed such stringent measures against China. AI

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Europe prepares tougher China trade stance after hybrid car deal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Finbarr Bermingham ·

    Emboldened by hybrid car deal, Europe coalesces around tougher China stance

    The EU’s surprise deal with China on hybrid cars last week was supposed to ease the pressure on Beijing. Instead, Brussels is preparing to intensify its crackdown on Chinese trade practices, emboldened by the discovery that its threats are finally delivering results. Now, those d…

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