China debate intensifies in Brussels as EU policymaking fortnight begins

A busy fortnight of EU policymaking on China began on Tuesday, with diplomats preparing for next week’s leaders’ summit.

Beijing commerce vice-minister Ling Ji was set to meet new EU trade director Ditte Juul Jorgensen in Brussels and hold talks with Chinese businesses before forums in Berlin and Dusseldorf.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang speaking at the Summer Davos forum opening in Dalian conference hall.
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Summer Davos Forum opens with plenary session in Dalian

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The 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, known as the Summer Davos, began its opening plenary in Dalian on Wednesday, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivering a special address.

China and the European Union held in-depth discussions on establishing a trade and investment consultation mechanism, signaling willingness to manage differences through dialogue.

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Li Jian, director general of the Chinese foreign ministry’s Department of European Affairs, delivered a speech on Tuesday accusing Europe of an inward-looking stance toward China.

China's Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday voiced strong dissatisfaction and grave concern over the European Commission's decision to fine AliExpress 550 million euros under the EU's Digital Services Act.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was received by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard in Stockholm on Saturday. The visit marks the first by a Chinese foreign minister to Sweden in 22 years and focused on trade relations, the war in Ukraine, and the case of Gui Minhai.

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