Debate on EU-China economic relations and trade imbalances
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EU, China
Global
June 2026
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EU-China trade relations are at a crossroads with debates over trade imbalances and investment restrictions. China emphasizes mutual benefits and notes that its external trade dependency is lower than that of the EU. Calls for 'derisking' and reduced dependency on China are being balanced against arguments for open cooperation.
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