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EU Delegation Visits Beijing, Pushes Trade Rules, €360B Surplus

7/22/2026

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Delegation led by David McAllister began a three-day, first-ever visit to Beijing.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged societal exchanges and asked both sides to keep trade issues non-political.
EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic said Brussels will seek results from China talks by October, noting a €360 billion 2025 surplus.
EU rules effective July 1 cut duty-free steel quotas, add a €3 parcel fee and propose barring Chinese firms from critical infrastructure.

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Delegation led by David McAllister began a three-day, first-ever visit to Beijing.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged societal exchanges and asked both sides to keep trade issues non-political.
EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic said Brussels will seek results from China talks by October, noting a €360 billion 2025 surplus.
EU rules effective July 1 cut duty-free steel quotas, add a €3 parcel fee and propose barring Chinese firms from critical infrastructure.