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EU-China diplomatic talks postponed amid escalating trade tensions

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Trade tensions have led to the postponement of a crucial EU-China meeting scheduled for June 23 in Beijing. This diplomatic engagement was intended to prepare for a potential visit by top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas later this year. The cancellation, without a rescheduled date, signals a deterioration in bilateral ties, with Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian acknowledging communication channels remain open. AI

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

    Have trade tensions scuppered EU-China talks ahead of tough Brussels decisions?

    An EU-China dialogue on digital matters has been postponed as tensions between the two sides threaten to boil over. The meeting, initially scheduled for June 23 in Beijing, will no longer take place, with no immediate date set for a follow-up, people familiar with the situation c…

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