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European Parliament Nears Deal to Lift Beijing Sanctions

4/24/2025

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The European Parliament is on the brink of a breakthrough with Beijing, poised to lift sanctions on its members to mend strained ties. President Roberta Metsola is set to inform leaders once the deal is finalized. These sanctions, imposed in 2021 over human rights violations in Xinjiang, have been a point of contention, but talks have been intensifying in recent weeks.

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The European Parliament is on the brink of a breakthrough with Beijing, poised to lift sanctions on its members to mend strained ties. President Roberta Metsola is set to inform leaders once the deal is finalized. These sanctions, imposed in 2021 over human rights violations in Xinjiang, have been a point of contention, but talks have been intensifying in recent weeks.