Background briefing on the EU-China Summit on 7 December 2023
On Thursday 7 December 2023, the leaders of the EU and China will hold a summit in Beijing, China.. The…
MEPs warn of Chinese influence over vital European infrastructure
In a new report, MEPs warn of the risks of growing Chinese influence over European critical infrastructure and calls on…
Meeting between President Biden and President Xi: U.S. and Chinese statements
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today held a Summit with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (PRC),…
China: EUCCC on clean-up of unequal treatment of domestic and foreign investors
The European Chamber will monitor developments and looks forward to the release of a timeline and more specific implementation guidelines.…
Remarks by U.S. President Biden and Chinese President Xi before their top meeting
"The China-U.S. relationship, which is the most important bilateral relationship in the world, should be perceived and envisioned in a…
Transcript of the IMF press briefing on the 2023 China Article IV Consultation Mission
"We project China's GDP growth to reach 5.4 percent in 2023, reflecting a strong post reopening rebound in domestic demand,…
EU and China discuss competition policy and enforcement
Officials and experts from the EU and China will meet online from 23 to 25 October 2023 to discuss their cooperation on…
A candid exchange on our differences – EU HRVP Borrell on EU-China relations
The main, and long overdue, purpose of this visit was to co-chair the EU-China Strategic Dialogue, to prepare the next…
Belt and Road Forum talks: Minutes of Chinese and Russian counterparties
"You have just mentioned our bar – our objective of reaching $200 billion in trade this year. If we look at the year-on-year figures – we…
“Belt and Road” and Russia: Comment by Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning
At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, Russian President Putin will attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International…
China visit: Concluding press remarks by EU High Representative Borrell
"The conclusion is that despite our differences, there is still a space for cooperation. Yes, we don't have the same…
China: Speech by EU HRVP Borrell at Peking University
We have great assets. We account only for 6% of the world’s population and more than 15% of global wealth.…
3rd China-Germany High-Level Financial Dialogue – joint statement
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and German Minister of Finance Christian Lindner co-chaired the 3rd China-Germany High Level Financial Dialogue…
EU calls for greater market access and fair competition at EU-China High-Level Dialogue
European Commission Executive Vice-President, Valdis Dombrovskis, and Vice Premier of the State Council, He Lifeng, co-chaired today the 10th EU-China High-level…
EU-China Dialogue: EU calls for greater market access and fair competition
The two sides discussed the macro-economic situation in the EU, China and globally. Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis emphasised in particular the impact of…
Press remarks by Chinese VP Han Zheng and U.S. State Secretary Blinken before their meeting
"At present, China-U.S. relations are the most consequential relations. In June this year, you visited China and held candid, pragmatic,…
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EU-China: EU Commission and China hold second High-level Digital Dialogue
Today, the Commission held its second High-level Digital Dialogue with China. Co-chaired by Vera Jourova, Vice-President for Values and Transparency, and…
EU Chamber of Commerce in China on the extension of China’s IIT policy for foreign nationals
This announcement comes on the heels of the Opinions of the State Council on Further Optimising the Foreign Investment Environment and…
UK: Foreign Secretary’s meetings with China’s Foreign Minister and Vice President
During his visit to Beijing Foreign Secretary James Cleverly held bilateral meetings with senior Chinese government figures. Foreign Secretary James…
Hong Kong and China formally accept Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
Adopted by consensus at the WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) held in Geneva on 12-17 June 2022, the Agreement on Fisheries…
Camp David: Intensified security cooperation of Japan, South Korea, and the United States
President Biden welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Kishida and Republic of Korea (ROK) President Yoon to a historic trilateral summit at…
Macao: EU report sees eroding degree of autonomy
Since the handover of Macao to the People's Republic of China in 1999, the European Union and its Member States…
Foreign investment policy in China: Statement by the European Chamber of Commerce
China’s State Council released the Opinions of the State Council on Further Optimising the Foreign Investment Environment and Increasing Efforts to…
China, Hongkong and Macau: President Biden signs Executive Order addressing U.S. security tech investments
Today, President Joe Biden signed an "Executive Order on Addressing United States Investments In Certain National Security Technologies And Products…
NATO at its turning point: The Vilnius Summit Communiqué
"We, the Heads of State and Government of the North Atlantic Alliance, bound by shared values of individual liberty, human…
Human rights dialogue between Switzerland and China
The 17th human rights dialogue with China took place on 3 and 4 July in Switzerland. The two countries' delegations…
European Council: Invitation letter by President Charles Michel
"I would like to invite you to our June European Council which will take place on Thursday 29 and Friday…
U.S.-EU: Consultations between U.S. Under Secretary of State Nuland and EEAS Secretary General Sannino
Under Secretary Nuland and Secretary General Sannino reaffirmed the intent of the U.S. Department of State and the European External…
Ukraine: EEAS Deputy SG Mora meets Special Envoy of the Chinese Government
Brussels, 25 May 2023 Today, Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Political Director of the...
Main results: Foreign Affairs Council (Trade), 25 May 2023
Brussels, 25 May 2023 Trade relations with the United States The Foreign Affairs Council, in...
Agenda highlights: Foreign Affairs Council (Trade), 25 May 2023
Brussels, 23 May 2023 The Foreign Affairs Council, in its Trade configuration, will discuss the...
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G7 Session I: EU Commission President von der Leyen on global economy
Brussels, 19 May 2023 Quotes from President von der Leyen at the first session of...
Ukraine: The Office of the President holds briefing on security situation for the Chinese delegation
Kyiv, 18 May 2023 Pursuant to the President’s instruction, Head of the Office of the...
Statement by EU Commission President von der Leyen ahead of the Council of Europe, G7 and EU-Republic of Korea Summits
Brussels, 15 May 2023 We have an intense sequence of events ahead of us, starting...
Norway : Statement at press conference with China’s Foreign Minister
Oslo, 12 May 2023 Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt’s statement at press conference with China’s Foreign...
Gymnich meeting: Arrival remarks by EU High Representative Josep Borrell
Stockholm, 12.05.2023 Check against delivery! Today, the meeting has two points [on the agenda]: Russia’s...
China: Summary of President Xi Jinping’s call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
On the afternoon of 26 April, President Xi Jinping spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy...
NATO Secretary General: We stand at a crossroads for international arms control
Brussels, 19 April 2023 Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg virtually addressed the 18th Annual NATO Conference...
EU China strategy: MEPs call for clarity and unity
Strasbourg 18 April 2023 Against the backdrop of China’s continued rise as a political and...
Russia: Vladimir Putin meets with Defence Minister Shoigu
Moscow, 17 April 2023 The Defence Minister reported to the President on the military exercises...
Upcoming EP Plenary: Positions of the ECR Group
Brussels, 14 April 2023 These are the current positions of the ECR Group in the...
My view on China and EU-China relations – Blog post by EU HR Josep Borrell
Brussels, 13 April 2023 HR/VP Blog – I was supposed to be in Beijing today...
Statements by President von der Leyen during her visit to Beijing
Beijing, 6 April 2023 Statement by President von der Leyen ahead of the trilateral meeting...
Statement by EU Commission President von der Leyen ahead of the meeting with Chinese Premier of the State Council Li Qiang
Brussels, 6 April 2023 Thank you very much, Prime Minister Li, Let me start by...
NATO Foreign Ministers wrap up meetings with focus on China and support to Ukraine
Brussels, 5 April 2023 NATO foreign ministers wrapped up two days of discussions in Brussels...
NATO: Press remarks by EU HRVP Borrell upon arrival at Ministerial Meeting in Brussels
Brussels, 5 April 2023 Check against delivery! Today, we are welcoming Finland as a new member...
State of EU-China relations: Speech by President von der Leyen
Speech by President von der Leyen on EU-China relations to the Mercator Institute for China...
25th Competition Week: EU and China to discuss competition policy and enforcement
Brussels, 27 March 2023 Officials and experts from the EU and China will meet online...
European Council: Press remarks by EU HR Borrell upon arrival
Brussels, 23 March 2023 Check against delivery! Well, today we are going to talk about...
Chinese-Russian Summit: Statements of Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping
Russia: Press statement by the President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of the People’s...