CGTNChina· English
Chinese commerce minister meets with EU trade chief in Beijing
Reported by 9 outlets from 8 countries, in 2 languages, between 7 Oct 2026 and 10 Oct 2026.
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The European Union's trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, visited Beijing to hold talks with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. These discussions focused on reducing the trade deficit, which is reported to be around one billion euros daily. The meeting aims to prevent a potential trade war between the two entities.
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- Chinese commerce minister meets with EU trade chief in Beijing Headline of the event's most representative article · CGTN, 8 Oct 2026
- Where it happened: Beijing, China. See on the map
- Reported by 9 outlets from 8 countries, in 2 languages, between 7 Oct 2026 and 10 Oct 2026.14 articles · See all headlines
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tazGermany· German
EU-Handelskommissar in Peking: Letzte Visite vor dem Handelskrieg
Arab NewsSaudi Arabia· English
EU trade chief seeks to dial down China tensions
politico.euBelgium· English
China trade talks test EU’s appetite for tougher action
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- First article seen: “EU trade chief heads to Beijing under pressure to deliver on Chinese imports”
- 5 new outlets, including “As China and the EU begin crunch trade talks, optimism is in short supply”
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9 outlets · 14 articles
Arab NewsSaudi Arabia· English
EU trade chief seeks to dial down China tensions
CGTNChina· English
Chinese commerce minister meets with EU trade chief in Beijing
China, EU reach trade, investment outcomes after 'pragmatic' talks
China, EU reaffirm stable, balanced ties as key trading partners
EuronewsFrance· English
EU trade chief heads to Beijing under pressure to deliver on Chinese imports
EU-China talks enter critical phase as trade chief Šefčovič touches down in Beijing
Financial TimesUnited Kingdom· English
EU’s top trade envoy in China for tense talks over cars
politico.euBelgium· English
China trade talks test EU’s appetite for tougher action
South China Morning PostHong Kong· English
As China and the EU begin crunch trade talks, optimism is in short supply
China’s central bank slams currency manipulation claims as EU trade talks begin
China hails ‘constructive’ trade talks with EU as both sides seek ties in AI, new energy
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