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Can Europe finally get tough on China?
Reported by 10 outlets from 4 countries, in 2 languages, between 7 Oct 2026 and 10 Oct 2026.

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Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is visiting China to discuss Europe's trade deficit with the country. Europe is seeking a response to China's commercial power, aiming to protect its industry. The visit involves discussions about Europe's new doctrine regarding sovereignty and trade.
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- Can Europe finally get tough on China? Headline of the event's most representative article · politico.eu, 8 Oct 2026
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- Reported by 10 outlets from 4 countries, in 2 languages, between 7 Oct 2026 and 10 Oct 2026.12 articles · See all headlines
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Financial TimesUnited Kingdom· English
Submit your questions: who’s doing better in their trade battles with China — the EU or the US?
La CroixFrance· French
Concurrence déloyale : l’Europe enfin prête à agir face « au problème chinois » ?
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- First article seen: “«Une guerre commerciale serait une erreur» : la Chine met en garde l’Europe, mais redoute une escalade”
- 5 new outlets, including “Can Europe finally get tough on China?”
- 2 new outlets, including “Submit your questions: who’s doing better in their trade battles with China — the EU or the US?”
- Covered by 10 outlets
- 1 new outlet, including “A Pékin, l’Europe dit stop et se jette dans la bataille des protectionnismes”
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10 outlets · 12 articles
Financial TimesUnited Kingdom· English
Submit your questions: who’s doing better in their trade battles with China — the EU or the US?
La CroixFrance· French
Concurrence déloyale : l’Europe enfin prête à agir face « au problème chinois » ?
La Libre.beBelgium· French
Face à la Chine, l’urgence pour l’Europe de sortir enfin de son rôle “d’idiot utile” du commerce mondial
Terres rares, droits de douane, véhicules hybrides... : l'UE et la Chine posent les bases d'une désescalade commerciale
Le FigaroFrance· French
«Une guerre commerciale serait une erreur» : la Chine met en garde l’Europe, mais redoute une escalade
« Nous ne pouvons pas poursuivre indéfiniment ce dialogue » : l’Europe se prépare à la guerre commerciale avec la Chine
Le TempsSwitzerland· French
A Pékin, l’Europe dit stop et se jette dans la bataille des protectionnismes
Les EchosFrance· French
« La menace est aujourd'hui systémique » : les Européens musclent leur jeu face à la Chine pour protéger leur industrie
politico.euBelgium· English
Can Europe finally get tough on China?
RTSSwitzerland· French
Comment l'Europe peut devenir une puissance géopolitique face à la Chine et aux USA
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