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EU takes China to WTO over Lithuania export ban and patent protection

"In both cases, the Chinese measures are highly damaging to European businesses," the European Commission said.

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What were the top stories in EU politics this week?

Brussels stepped up its work to confiscate Russian-owned assets that have been frozen under EU sanctions and use them to finance the costly reconstruction of Ukraine.

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NATO is turning its focus to China. Here's what that means.

NATO is turning its focus to China. Here's what that means.

Europe News

China's Xi and EU's Michel call for Ukraine de-escalation at meeting

The meeting between the two men in Beijing lasted more than three hours and also touched upon human rights, Taiwan, trade relations and climate change.

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Charles Michel to visit Beijing as EU tries to adapt China policy

The meeting between Michel and Xi Jinping comes at a "critical juncture", an EU official said.

Europe News

China pulls Charles Michel video speech at major trade expo

Michel's address was reportedly critical of Russia's war in Ukraine and China's silence on the issue as well the EU's trade dependency on Beijing.

China

China and Germany should scale up cooperation, Xi tells Scholz

Scholz's one-day visit was welcomed by Beijing, but the EU and the German government coalition, mainly from the Green Party and the Liberals criticised the trip.

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Scholz heads to Beijing amid pressure to take tougher line on China

The German Chancellor will go with a delegation of German business leaders.

Netherlands

China accused of operating 'secret police stations' in the Netherlands

NGOs say the illegal posts are used to monitor and silence political opponents and dissidents abroad. Beijing rejects the claims.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Peace talks offer some hope and EU-China summit flops

The videoconference between Brussels and Beijing was the first of its kind since June 2020.

Europe News

Ukraine war: EU urges China to stay neutral but secures no guarantees

EU leaders warned China of "major reputational damage" if the country helps Russia to circumvent Western sanctions.

Europe News

Ukraine war poised to take centre stage at tense EU-China summit

The two sides are hosting an online meeting on Friday after months of strained relations.

Europe News

Euroviews. China and the EU should be partners | View

Today’s world, battered and bruised by unilateralism, protectionism, and the pandemic, call for China and the EU to set aside their differences.

Lithuania

China suspends beef imports from Lithuania amid dispute over Taiwan

The EU has launched a case against Beijing for "discriminatory" trade practices.

Lithuania

Taiwan representative office was 'mistake', says Lithuanian president

The move prompted China to restrict diplomatic contacts with Lithuania and stop issuing visas.

World News

Four key problems the EU faced in 2021

Most, if not all, will still be on the agenda in 2022.

Lithuania

Lithuania pulls last diplomat from China amid dispute over Taiwan

Beijing has slammed Lithuania for allowing Taiwan to open a de-facto representative office in Vilnius.

Lithuania

Lithuanian MP labels China 'People's Republic of Comedy' over Taiwan

Matas Maldeikis traded barbs with a Chinese journalist on Twitter over the the EU delegation visit to Taiwan.

Europe News

MEPs defy Chinese pressure with visit to Taiwan

A delegation of seven Members of the European Parliament is in Taipei for a three-day visit focused on disinformation and election interference.

Nature

What's Europe and China's path to carbon neutrality?

In partnership with China Global Television Network (CGTN)

What's Europe and China's path to carbon neutrality? As COP26 gets underway we debate net-zero targets, ditching coal, and managing the switch to renewables with experts from east and west.