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EU debates tougher China trade stance amid import concerns

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The European Union is intensifying its debate over China's trade practices as a critical two-week policy period begins. EU officials are preparing for a summit where member states will determine the future direction of the bloc's China policy, with some advocating for a tougher stance against perceived unfair trade advantages. Despite pressure from Beijing, there is a growing sentiment among EU diplomats that a trade war may be imminent, fueled by frustration over China's continued disregard for EU demands regarding its trade and industrial policies. AI

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EU debates tougher China trade stance amid import concerns

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

    China debate reaches fever pitch in Brussels as EU’s crunch fortnight kicks off

    A frenzied fortnight of EU policymaking on China kicked off on Tuesday, amid signs that big member states may be willing to take a tougher stance on trade despite huge pressure from Beijing. Beijing’s commerce vice-minister, Ling Ji, was set to meet with new EU trade director Dit…

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