MEPs start visiting China to address tensions with Brussels
The latest episode of friction appeared on Monday when the European Commission announced a fine of EUR 550 million to the Chinese platform of
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The latest episode of friction appeared on Monday, when the European Commission announced a fine of EUR 550 million to the Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress, accusing it of not fighting "effectively" the sale of illegal products, including counterfeit items. Beijing and Brussels have recently pledged to maintain an open dialogue, although the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, stated earlier this month that she was prepared to take "any" measure against China in the commercial area from autumn, when the two parties are due to settle trade disputes. The visit follows several episodes that have exacerbated tensions between China and the EU in recent years, marked by reciprocal trade investigations, a trade imbalance that Brussels considers "unsustainable", differences over the war in Ukraine and sanctions imposed by the EU on Chinese companies for alleged cooperation with Russia.
Furthermore, The President of the European Parliament delegation for relations with China, Engin Eroglu, said on social network X that he has already met with his Chinese counterpart, Fu Ziying, arguing that dialogue is "a requirement for mutual understanding and responsible policy". MEPs should also meet in Beijing with other Chinese authorities and representatives of EU diplomatic missions, then head to Shanghai in eastern China, where meetings will focus on technological issues such as technological sovereignty, sector competitiveness and global governance of artificial intelligence (IA). The delegation, composed of eight MEPs and headed by German David McAllister, begins its visit to Beijing, where it has scheduled a meeting today with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
In addition, Eroglu also considered that the meeting between the delegation of the European Parliament and Wang Yi is unusual and "a clear sign that the Chinese side is also seeking dialogue and interested in improving relations with the European Union (EU)".
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The latest episode of friction appeared on Monday, when the European Commission announced a fine of EUR 550 million to the Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress, accusing it of not fighting "effectively" the sale of illegal products, including counterfeit items.
reliability low1/2 sourcesBeijing and Brussels have recently pledged to maintain an open dialogue, although the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, stated earlier this month that she was prepared to take "any" measure against China in the commercial area from autumn, when the two parties are due to settle trade disputes.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe visit follows several episodes that have exacerbated tensions between China and the EU in recent years, marked by reciprocal trade investigations, a trade imbalance that Brussels considers "unsustainable", differences over the war in Ukraine and sanctions imposed by the EU on Chinese companies for alleged cooperation with Russia.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe President of the European Parliament delegation for relations with China, Engin Eroglu, said on social network X that he has already met with his Chinese counterpart, Fu Ziying, arguing that dialogue is "a requirement for mutual understanding and responsible policy".
reliability low1/2 sourcesMEPs should also meet in Beijing with other Chinese authorities and representatives of EU diplomatic missions, then head to Shanghai in eastern China, where meetings will focus on technological issues such as technological sovereignty, sector competitiveness and global governance of artificial intelligence (IA).
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe delegation, composed of eight MEPs and headed by German David McAllister, begins its visit to Beijing, where it has scheduled a meeting today with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
reliability low1/2 sourcesEroglu also considered that the meeting between the delegation of the European Parliament and Wang Yi is unusual and "a clear sign that the Chinese side is also seeking dialogue and interested in improving relations with the European Union (EU)".
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