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China warns EU against 'fantasising' on trade as bloc confirms 'kill switch'

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China has cautioned the EU against expecting concessions through pressure tactics, following Brussels' confirmation of a new 'kill switch' policy. This measure would enable the EU to swiftly remove China from its single market. The recent development indicates that the risk of a trade war between these major global economies remains significant, despite a recent agreement on hybrid car imports. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a significant policy change by the EU with potential trade war implications for China. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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China warns EU against 'fantasising' on trade as bloc confirms 'kill switch'

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

    China warns EU not to ‘fantasise’ on trade approach as Brussels confirms new ‘kill switch’

    Beijing warned Brussels not to “fantasise” that taking a hard line will force it into concessions, as the bloc confirmed plans for a gung-ho new kill switch that will allow Brussels to “immediately” kick China out of the single market. Exactly a week after the two sides struck a …

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