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New European Union tariffs on mainland-made EVs, such as these by Chinese luxury brand Voyah, will be imposed by October 31 for five years. Photo: Xinhua

China EV tariff vote leaves EU relieved yet wary of retaliation

Decision to slap duties of up to 35 per cent on mainland imports lays bare divisions in European leadership as complex negotiations continue.

Decision to slap duties of up to 35 per cent on mainland imports lays bare divisions in European leadership as complex negotiations continue

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EU votes for tariffs on Chinese-made EVs in blockbuster trade row

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China, EU must reason their way out of EV dispute: ex-Merkel adviser

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Exclusive | German foreign minister expected to make crucial visit to China in coming days

Both sides have ‘plenty to discuss’, says insider, amid EV deliberations in Europe and conflicts in Ukraine and Mideast.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in New York on September 24. Photo: Xinhua

EU expected to back tariffs on China-made EVs despite last-gasp German effort

Berlin expects the move to be approved despite reports Chancellor Olaf Scholz went ‘ballistic’ in efforts to block it.

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China is part of ‘all supply chains’ as US, EU struggle to shake off reliance

A think tank has found the US and EU have increased their dependence on Chinese goods – but for China’s imports, the opposite has happened.

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D-Day looms for China’s exporters as EU moves towards EV tariffs vote

Chinese car companies’ offers to set minimum prices for their imports run up against toughening resolve led by France and others.

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People look at the Onvo L60 SUV, the first offering from Chinese electric-vehicle maker Nio’s new lower-priced brand, in Shanghai in May. Photo: Reuters

EU must tackle China, US threats without being protectionist: Draghi

Italian prime minister delivered the strong message just weeks after warning in a report that Europe faced ‘existential’ challenges.

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Ukraine ‘disappointed’ at Swiss support for China-Brazil peace plan

Switzerland took part in a meeting in New York last week, at which a six-point peace plan for Ukraine was proposed.

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Chinese EVs face EU vote to raise tariffs to up to 45% on Friday

China denies any unfair activity on its part, and has threatened retaliatory tariffs on European products such as dairy, brandy and pork.

Employees work on an electric vehicle production line at a factory of Jiangling Group Electric Vehicle in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, on May 22, 2024. Photo: Reuters

Can China’s new ambassador to EU build bridges after doomed efforts in Israel?

Cai Run nearly pulled off a major diplomatic coup before the Gaza conflict, and now faces a major challenge in the form of the Ukraine war.

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Cai Run, China’s new ambassador to the EU. Photo: Handout

EU mulls curbs on China’s surging fast fashion online retailers

European Commission considers punitive actions to curb explosive market growth of Chinese merchants deemed ‘direct threat’ to European producers.

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‘Nightmare’ ahead: EU companies warn of coming regulatory clash with China

Human rights and environmental audit requirements are expected to put European firms on a collision course with Chinese laws.

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Opinion | How Chinese EV makers can survive and thrive in Europe

China can produce affordable EVs for the world if executives adapt their management practices to fit with European cultural norms and regulations.

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Amid China-EU tensions, society is in harm’s way: former Finnish prime minister

Warning about protectionist trade actions comes on sidelines of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s annual conference, in Uzbekistan.

Beijing has expressed concerns over the de-risking strategy of the EU, which is China’s second-largest export destination. Photo: Shutterstock

At UN, China’s Wang expresses support for Lebanon after fatal Israeli strikes

Foreign minister also meets with German and Hungarian diplomats to discuss proposed EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports.

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EU to take China to the WTO over dairy subsidies investigation

Millions in farm products on the line in latest phase of a dispute tied to tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars.

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EU’s von der Leyen tightens grip, but hawkish China agenda hinges on EV duty row

First test of European Commission president’s China agenda is whether she can have her way in fiery dispute over EVs.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is seeking support for punitive tariffs on Chinese EVs. Photo: dpa

Could common ground on Gaza bring China and Europe closer?

At least 10 European countries, including France and Spain, sided with Beijing’s position on the Israel-Gaza war at the United Nations this week.

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Opinion | Why Spain’s efforts to stop tariffs on Chinese EVs will fall short

Spain has tried to assuage China’s concerns and worked to repeal European tariffs, but it faces a tall task and deep scepticism.

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EU and China trade negotiators fail to strike deal on electric vehicle imports

While both sides commit to further talks, European Commission plans to impose duties on Chinese EV imports to counter Beijing car subsidies.

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An electric vehicle by the Chinese car maker Geely at a trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany last week. EU-China talks on EV pricing reached an impasse Thursday in Brussels. Photo: Xinhua

China trade tased from all sides, backing Beijing into economic bind: analysts

‘The risk of intensifying trade wars is very real’.

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Cars wait to be loaded onto a shipping vessel for export in China’s Jiangsu province last month. Photo: AFP

EU Commission head von der Leyen unveils top team that may shape China policy

French, Spanish and Slovak politicians look set to play leading role in Brussels for next five years.

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EU chief unveils new team after a long and bumpy road; women get top roles

Despite facing resistance from member states, European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen achieved near gender parity in the top positions.

Germany lobbies fellow EU members to vote against tariffs on Chinese EVs

Efforts by Berlin come as China’s commerce minister is in Europe amid the trade dispute.

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Visitors at an electric vehicle expo in Frankfurt, Germany, look at a Zeekr automobile, manufactured by the Chinese company Geely. Photo: Xinhua

How will Michel Barnier influence France’s China policy – and is he supposed to?

Despite his experience as a former foreign minister, France’s new PM is seen as a compromise choice without real power.

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President Xi Jinping (left) and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in May, during the Chinese leader’s state visit to France. Photo: EPA

China’s low-priced EVs reign in Spain, make gains in Europe’s lanes

Beating competitors on price, China’s electric vehicles have made headway in Europe – but tariffs and trade scrutiny may slow their advance.

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Mario Draghi has a plan for Europe to avoid ‘slow agony’. Can it work?

Report was supposed to jump-start an industrial revival, but there are political obstacles and it will require unity on China policy.

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China-EU relations
Breaking news, analysis and opinion on relations between China and the European Union, covering trade, investment, policy, the Belt and Road Initiative and wider issues such as the US-China trade war and human rights.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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