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As China and the EU begin crunch trade talks, optimism is in short supply
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As China and the EU begin crunch trade talks, optimism is in short supply

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  • China and the European Union began a new round of trade talks in Beijing on Thursday, with both sides expressing skepticism about a major breakthrough.
  • Chinese firms in Europe hoped for limited progress to stabilize relations, while European analysts remained cautious.
  • A Chinese source said EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic would not return empty-handed.

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Why It Matters

China and the EU have been engaged in periodic trade talks to address imbalances and tensions in their economic relationship, with previous rounds yielding limited concrete outcomes.

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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 with knowledge of the talks, adding that EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic “will not go home empty-handed”.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • The talks will result in limited progress on specific trade issues without a comprehensive agreement.

    Likely · Within days

Open Questions

  • What specific issues are being discussed in the talks?
  • What constitutes 'limited progress' in the context of these negotiations?
  • How will the outcomes affect specific industries in both regions?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Economy.

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