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China's Xi declines EU invitation to anniversary summit, FT reports
- Chinese President Xi Jinping declined an invitation to visit Brussels for the 50th anniversary of EU-China diplomatic ties, as reported by the Financial Times on March 16.
- Instead, Premier Li Qiang will meet with the presidents of the European Council and Commission, according to the Financial Times.
- Tensions between Brussels and Beijing have grown since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with the EU accusing China of supporting the Kremlin.
- The EU imposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports last year, leading to protests from Beijing, which responded with increased market barriers for some EU products.
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Why does President Xi Jinping refuse to attend the summit, the date of which is yet to be determined.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry commented on Xi Jinping's refusal to go to Brussels: EADaily
EADaily, March 17th, 2025. The Chinese Foreign Ministry commented on Xi Jinping's refusal to go to Brussels for the summit in honor of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of ties between China and The European Union. The corresponding statement was made by the official representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry…
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right6Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Left
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- 47% of the sources lean Left
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L 47%
C 21%
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