1 day ago · China has named one of its most controversial ambassadors to manage its diplomatic relationship with Europe, an appointment that signals a hardening of Beijing’s stance after clashes with the EU ...

2 days ago · As the European Union braces for rocky ties with its ally the United States, its top official has left the door open for a thaw in relations with China. For the second time in a fortnight ...

2 days ago · China is willing to work with the European Union to boost cooperation and respond to "global challenges," its foreign ministry said on Wednesday, as the bloc faced potential U.S. tariffs on its ...

Relations between the European Union (EU) and the People's Republic of China (PRC) (or China) or Sino–European relations are bilateral relations that were established in 1975 between China and the European Community.

Oct 16, 2024 · Breaking news, analysis and opinion on relations between China and the European Union, covering trade, investment, policy, the Belt and Road Initiative and wider issues such as the US-China...

Aug 29, 2024 · China and Europe had a busy month, despite the August vacation. A flurry of trade announcements dominated the headlines as the ongoing trade dispute between the EU and China heated up. The...

China is the EU's third-largest partner for exports and the biggest for imports. The EU-China trade balance has been persistently in favour of China. In 2023, the EU deficit amounted to €292 billion.

Jun 17, 2024 · Should Europe try to avoid a trade conflict with China and turn a blind eye toward the economic challenge that Beijing’s ambitious industrial policy and massive overcapacity poses?

The EU sees China as a partner for cooperation, an economic competitor and a systemic rival. However, EU-China relations have become increasingly complex due to a growing number of irritants.

Aug 15, 2023 · The European Union and China are two of the biggest trading partners in the world. The EU is committed to open trading relations with China and wants to ensure that China trades fairly, respects intellectual property rights, and meets its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).