EU Presents Concerns Over China-Russia Ties to President Xi
The European Union (EU) has warned Chinese leader Xi Jinping to address a list of Chinese companies involved in supplying Russia with dual-use goods, which are believed to be enabling the war in Ukraine. The EU has identified 13 companies and may decide to sanction them if Beijing does not provide adequate assurances. The EU-China summit, the first in person in four years, comes as Beijing seeks to strengthen diplomatic engagement amid growing geopolitical tension and calls for de-risking from the West. Xi positioned China as a partner for Europe's trade and tech sectors, while Premier Li Qiang criticized the EU's assertive agenda toward China. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expects concrete steps from China to resolve issues such as cross-border data flows and market access for medical devices.
- EU puts list of Chinese firms with Russia links on Xi's table POLITICO Europe
- China and E.U. Leaders Met as Tensions Rise Over Russia The New York Times
- European leaders are in Beijing with a list of concerns. Will China’s Xi listen? CNN
- Why the EU must not spurn China’s charm offensive South China Morning Post
- Europe will not tolerate industrial base undermined by 'unfair competition' - von der Leyen Reuters
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