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…
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.…
European Businesses call for more clarity in China’s data regulations
The European Chamber today released a survey on the impact of China’s data regulations on European business, that provides an…
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” 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…
Chinese President Xi Jinping receives Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
Xi Jinping expressed deep appreciation for Hungary's long and firm pursuit of a friendly policy toward China and active support…
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.…
EU Commissioner Simson co-chairs EU-China Energy Dialogue in Beijing
From 11 to 13 October, Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson will be in China, in particular to participate in the 11th EU-China…
EU Commission launches investigation on subsidised electric cars from China
The European Commission has formally launched today an anti-subsidy investigation into the imports of battery electric vehicles (BEV) from China.…
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…
Switzerland/China: Tripartite dialogue on labour and employment issues
Switzerland and China exchanged experiences in the area of new forms of work and addressed in particular their impact on…
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…
President Charles Michel and China’s Prime Minister Li Qiang – readout of the meeting
"The EU and China are important trade and economic partners and we will continue ensuring that this relationship is balanced,…
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…
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…
Climate diplomacy: EU, Canada and China co-host the 7th MoCA
On Thursday 13th and Friday 14th July, Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans, Canada's Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, and…
Insight EU Climate Monitoring 3 July 2023
Speech by EVP Timmermans at Tsinghua University in China on the global Climate and Biodiversity crises +++ IEA: Climate Resilience is key…
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 conclusions on China, 30 June 2023
The European Union will continue to engage with China to tackle global challenges and encourages China to take more ambitious…
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…
EU Parliament: French Minister Becht in Strasbourg to discuss trade agreements
Becht will discuss major issues relating to European trade policy ahead of the Spanish presidency of the EU Council.
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...
EU Chamber of Commerce in China elects Jens Eskelund as President
On 24th May, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) took...
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...
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 welcomes Czech president to NATO HQ
Brussels, 19 April 2023 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the new Czech president, Petr...
Russia: Vladimir Putin meets with Defence Minister Shoigu
Moscow, 17 April 2023 The Defence Minister reported to the President on the military exercises...
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...