Chinese premier urges EU to steer ties in ‘right direction’ amid trade discord

South China Morning PostCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Zhao ZiwenOctober 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for improved China-EU relations and urged addressing trade issues through dialogue during a meeting with European Council President Antonio Costa in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Li emphasized Beijing's willingness to collaborate on environmental, technological innovation, and supply chain matters. He highlighted the need for both sides to strengthen political trust and translate shared consensus into actions. The Chinese premier also requested a fair business environment for Chinese enterprises in Europe. This meeting took place ahead of upcoming China-EU trade talks in Brussels focused on Beijing's rare earth export controls affecting the EU.

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Association of Southeast Asian Nations 45% Malaysia 50% Kuala Lumpur 55% Brussels ×260% Beijing ×265% Antonio Costa 70% EU ×385% Li Qiang ×490%

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china-eu relations 100% trade discord 90% dialogue 80% political mutual trust 70% fair business environment 60% rare earth export controls 50% technological innovation 40%

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Beijing

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