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TUE · 2026-06-09 · 11:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0609-82979
NSR-2026-0609-82979News Report·EN·Political Strategy
China debate reaches fever pitch in Brussels as EU’s crunch fortnight kicks off
The European Union has begun a critical two-week period of policymaking regarding China. This intensified focus comes as major EU member states appear ready to adopt a firmer trade stance towards Beijing, despite significant pressure from China.
Finbarr BerminghamSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-09 · 11:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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The European Union has begun a critical two-week period of policymaking regarding China. This intensified focus comes as major EU member states appear ready to adopt a firmer trade stance towards Beijing, despite significant pressure from China. China's Vice Minister of Commerce, Ling Ji, is scheduled to meet with the new EU Trade Director, Ditte Juul Jorgensen, in Brussels. He will also engage with Chinese businesses in the city before attending events in Germany. Concurrently, EU diplomats are preparing for a significant summit where the 27 member states will determine the future direction of the EU's China policy.
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The EU's 27 member states will determine the future direction of the bloc's China policy at an upcoming summit.
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China's Vice-Minister of Commerce, Ling Ji, is scheduled to meet with EU Trade Director Ditte Juul Jorgensen.
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A critical two-week period for EU policymaking on China has begun.
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Major EU member states might adopt a stricter approach to trade with China.
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