China, EU to Hold High-Level Economic Talks Amid Ongoing Trade Tensions

The 10th China-EU High-Level Economic and Trade Dialogue will be held in Beijing on Sept. 25.
The dialogue will be co-chaired by Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and European Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis.
The meeting was announced by the Chinese Commerce Ministry on Thursday.
It will focus on high-level economic and trade issues between China and the EU.
It comes amid ongoing trade tensions between China and other major economies like the US.

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Posted 9/21/2023, 7:46:00 AM

China, EU to Hold High-Level Economic Talks Amid Ongoing Trade Tensions

The 10th China-EU High-Level Economic and Trade Dialogue will be held in Beijing on Sept. 25.
The dialogue will be co-chaired by Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and European Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis.
The meeting was announced by the Chinese Commerce Ministry on Thursday.
It will focus on high-level economic and trade issues between China and the EU.
It comes amid ongoing trade tensions between China and other major economies like the US.

reuters.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/18/2023

China and EU Hold First High-level Digital Talks in 3 Years Amid Tensions

9/22/2023

EU trade chief visits China amid tensions over trade deficit, EV imports, and ties with Russia

9/25/2023

EU and China at Critical Juncture as Trade Tops $920B But Major Imbalances Persist

9/25/2023

EU-China Business Ties Fraying Amid Growing Tensions

10/8/2023

Bipartisan US Senate Delegation Visits China to Discuss Trade, Security amid Tense Relations

10/17/2023

World Leaders Converge in Beijing Despite China Tensions, Seeking Economic Ties