China–European Union relations - Wikipedia
Relations between the European Union (EU) and the People's Republic of China (PRC) (or China) or Sino–European relations are bilateral relations that were established in 1975 between China and the European Community. The European Union is the China's largest trading partner, [1][2] and China is the EU's largest trade partner. [3]
EU-China Relations factsheet | EEAS
Jul 12, 2023 · The EU sees China as a partner for cooperation, an economic competitor and a systemic rival. However, EU-China relations have become increasingly complex due to a growing number of irritants.
At the end of 2023, Parliament voted a report on EU-China relations. Following the 20th Congress of China 's Communist Party , General-Secretary XI Jinping 's mandate has given an even higher priority to security' ' and maintaining 'stability', which experts argue augurs badly for human rights.
The European Union and China | EEAS
Aug 15, 2023 · Priority areas for future EU-China cooperation actions for the period 2021-2027 include promoting global public goods and addressing global challenges, underpinning EU values, and exploring innovative ways of cooperation between the EU and China in …
From Brussels with leverage: How the EU is recalibrating its China ...
Oct 24, 2024 · By imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, the European Commission has turned a corner on its relations with Beijing. To push back against an emboldened Brussels, Beijing will have to change tactics. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has just scored an important victory.
EU, China to hold anniversary summit despite tensions
4 days ago · BRUSSELS — The EU and China are working to organise a joint summit this year, despite an ongoing tariff spat and the looming impact of Donald Trump's return to the White House. An EU official ...
24th EU-China Summit: engaging to promote our values and …
Dec 7, 2023 · High-level visits and dialogues on strategic and foreign policy issues, human rights as well as trade and economy, climate, and environment, digital have paved the way for the Summit, demonstrating the EU’s commitment to engage with China. The EU highlighted the need for concrete progress following these discussions.
European Council conclusions on China, 30 June 2023
Jun 30, 2023 · The European Council continued its strategic discussion on the EU’s relations with China and reaffirmed the EU’s multifaceted policy approach towards China, where it is simultaneously a partner, a competitor and a systemic rival.
Xi calls China-EU partnership one of mutual achievement
4 days ago · For his part, Costa said that 2025 marks an important year for EU-China relations. The EU side is willing to work with China to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations, enhance dialogue and communication, deepen strategic mutual trust, strengthen the partnership, and open up a brighter future for EU-China relations, he added.
EU-China: The agreement explained - Trade
In December 2020, the EU and China concluded in principle the negotiations for a Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI). Why did the EU negotiate an investment agreement with China? The trade and investment links …