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What is causing tension between the EU and China?

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Tensions between the EU and China are driven by trade imbalances, accusations of market flooding with subsidized Chinese goods, mutual tariffs, and China's close ties to Russia amid the Ukraine conflict. The EU criticizes Chinese industrial policy and restrictions on European firms, while China's stance on Russia and dual-use exports further strains trust.

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EU says China's links with Russia now 'determining factor' in ties

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  • EU-China summit was shortened due to disagreements. 10s
  • EU criticized China's ties to Russia and imposed sanctions on Chinese firms. 17s
  • Trade imbalance and accusations of Chinese overproduction were discussed. 47s
  • Both sides imposed tariffs on key goods, escalating trade tensions. 1m 17s
  • EU is cautious about US trade talks amid concerns over relations with China. 1m 55s
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EU says China's links with Russia now 'determining factor' in ties
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France 24
1 day ago
EU says China's links with Russia now 'determining factor' in ties

China's close ties to Russia and tacit support for the war in Ukraine are key points of contention.

EU says China's links with Russia now 'determining factor' in ties
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France 24
1 day ago
EU says China's links with Russia now 'determining factor' in ties

The EU has a massive trade deficit with China and accuses it of flooding the market with cheap, state-subsidized goods.

China's Xi calls for 'proper handling of frictions' at tense EU summit
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Reuters
1 day ago
China's Xi calls for 'proper handling of frictions' at tense EU summit

Xi Jinping criticizes recent EU trade actions against China and calls for strengthened communication to handle differences.

China's Xi calls for 'proper handling of frictions' at tense EU summit
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Reuters
1 day ago
China's Xi calls for 'proper handling of frictions' at tense EU summit

EU's trade deficit with China and actions targeting Chinese exports, such as electric vehicles, are major sources of tension.

EU-China political tensions over trade, security remain
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CNN
2 days ago
EU-China political tensions over trade, security remain

The EU scrutinizes Chinese banks supporting Russian firms and non-market practices, signaling a more assertive and competitive approach.

Expectations low ahead of EU-China 50th anniversary summit in Beijing
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Al Jazeera
3 days ago
Expectations low ahead of EU-China 50th anniversary summit in Beijing

A long list of disagreements, including trade imbalance, EU criticism of Chinese industrial policy, and restrictions on European firms, limits cooperation.

Expectations low ahead of EU-China 50th anniversary summit in Beijing
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Al Jazeera
3 days ago
Expectations low ahead of EU-China 50th anniversary summit in Beijing

Beijing's closeness to Moscow during the Ukraine conflict and EU accusations of supplying dual-use items to Russia have undermined trust.

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