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China commerce chief to meet EU counterpart amid trade tensions

China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao is scheduled to visit Brussels on June 29-30 for discussions with EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic. The visit aims to address escalating trade tensions between China and the European Union, particularly concerning China's overcapacity in manufacturing. The EU is considering adopting a more assertive stance on China policy, which could involve increased use of safeguard measures and support for a new instrument to counter overcapacity. AI

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IMPACT This cluster has minimal direct impact on AI operators, focusing instead on international trade policy and diplomacy.

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China commerce chief to meet EU counterpart amid trade tensions

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 · Finbarr Bermingham ·

    China’s commerce chief Wang Wentao expected in Brussels on June 29 and 30: sources

    Commerce Minister Wang Wentao is expected in Brussels for crunch talks with EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic on June 29 and 30, as trade tensions between the sides threaten to reach fever pitch. Wang’s trip – confirmed by people familiar with the planning – will come on the heels of…