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China and EU Engage in Rare Earth Trade Talks
10/24/2025
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Story summary
- On October 21, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met European Union officials to discuss rare earth export controls and the Nexperia dispute.
- The talks emphasized dialogue over confrontation.
- Wang urged the EU to support free trade and avoid protectionism.
- The EU is weighing measures on Chinese competition, with Germany seeking discussions at an upcoming summit.
- These dynamics illustrate the complexities of China-EU economic relations.
