Why a ‘killer switch’ to tackle Europe’s trade issues with China may not be so straightforward
European bloc faces a trade deficit of more than 360 billion euros with Beijing in 2026 [BRUSSELS] European…
EU, China seek to ease trade tensions
EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic attends a European Parliament session in Brussels, Belgium, on November 4, 2024. (Photo:…
France, Germany Call for a New Weapon Against Trade Threats
Days before European trade leadership is slated to meet with Chinese counterparts to hash out the issue of…
Bangkok Post – EU, China to hold Beijing talks to avert trade war
Brussels toughened its stance towards Beijing to defend businesses from what it believes is unfair competition in critical…
EU will use all tools to cut China trade deficit, von der Leyen says
BRUSSELS, Sept 16 (Reuters) – The European Union will use every possible means to reduce its “unsustainable” trade…
EU Parliament Growing More Hawkish on China, Senior MEP Says
A growing cross-party consensus is emerging in the European Parliament in favour of taking a tougher approach toward…
EU trade deficit hits $25.4B as imports outpace exports
The European Union recorded a trade deficit of €21.8 billion ($25.4 billion) in the second quarter of 2026,…
Opinion | Deutsche Bank’s yuan mandate boosts Chinese currency’s global reach
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) authorising Deutsche Bank to serve as a renminbi clearing bank in Frankfurt…
German trade gap with China widens as Beijing relies less on Europe
Germany’s trade gap with China grew in the first half of the year, even as the Asian powerhouse…
Time is running out: what trade concessions can the EU win from China?
Brussels and Beijing are heading toward a trade confrontation in the coming months, but the concessions Europe can…
China’s foreign minister discusses trade balance with EU lawmakers
BEIJING, July 21 (Reuters) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a delegation of European lawmakers in Beijing…
How Europe’s rush for Chinese air conditioners exposes the gap in Brussels’ trade policy
A heatwave is driving unprecedented demand for Chinese air conditioners in Europe, just as Brussels seeks to narrow…