China and EU Hold High-Level Digital Talks Amid Ongoing Disputes

China and EU held talks on topics like AI and cross-border data flows amid disputes over EU probe into China's electric vehicle subsidies.
Talks were part of an EU-China High-level Digital Dialogue, the first in 3 years.
EU conveyed concerns about difficulties for EU companies to use industrial data in China due to recent legislation.
China welcomed companies from Europe to share in development of its digital economy.
Parties discussed research, ICT, online product safety and agreed to promote open, fair environment for digital economy.

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Posted 9/19/2023, 12:38:39 AM

China and EU Hold High-Level Digital Talks Amid Ongoing Disputes

China and EU held talks on topics like AI and cross-border data flows amid disputes over EU probe into China's electric vehicle subsidies.
Talks were part of an EU-China High-level Digital Dialogue, the first in 3 years.
EU conveyed concerns about difficulties for EU companies to use industrial data in China due to recent legislation.
China welcomed companies from Europe to share in development of its digital economy.
Parties discussed research, ICT, online product safety and agreed to promote open, fair environment for digital economy.

voanews.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/13/2023

EU Launches Investigation Into China's EV Industry Over Cheaper Exports Flooding European Market

9/14/2023

China Warns EU Electric Vehicle Subsidy Probe Risks Trade War

9/14/2023

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