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As China and the EU Begin Crunch Trade Talks, Optimism Is in Short Supply

As China and the European Union began a fresh round of trade talks in Beijing on Thursday, observers on both sides appeared to agree on one thing: a big breakthrough was unlikely. Chinese firms based in Europe said they hoped the talks could achieve some “limited progress” to help stabilise the trade relationship, while European analysts remained cautious about the potential outcome. “They’re bound to get some results,” said a Chinese source wit…

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European Union (EU) Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said on Thursday that the bloc's trade deficit with China was "unsustainable," as he kicked off two days of talks in Beijing aimed at averting a trade war.

·Vilnius, Lithuania
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EU Trade Commissioner Sefcovic complains of a "non-sustainable trade deficit". He wants to make progress during talks in Beijing. China relies on dialogue.

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Emmanuel Bonne to hold strategic dialogue with Wang Yi as EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic seeks progress on widening trade imbalance

·Ankara, Türkiye
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European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič consults with Chinese Trade Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing on Thursday and Friday regarding the European… Trade deficit with China: EU threatens tariffs in Beijing

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South China Morning Post broke the news in Hong Kong, Hong Kong on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
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