EU and China leaders to talk trade and climate

EU and Chinese leaders will meet in Brussels on Monday (29 June), with the EU hoping for Chinese investment in its new growth fund as well as support for a global climate deal.

Much has changed in EU-China relations in the past years.

Last year, the EU imported Chinese goods worth €302 billion, more than double 10 years before. EU countries’ exports were to the tune of €164 billion, compared to €48 billion in 2004. Only 20 years ago, the two blocs barely traded at all.

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