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EU Delays China Debate to Address Middle East Crisis

4/9/2026

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  • The European Union postponed a crucial China debate to prioritize the Middle East crisis.
  • The move underscores Europe’s difficulty in treating Beijing as a strategic priority amid pressures.
  • The European Commission’s security college was to meet for the first time under European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s second term to discuss China.
  • Trade officials and diplomats on China were still set to proceed with discussions.