EU-China trade talks begin in Beijing amid escalating pressure

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Talks will focus on the €1bn daily deficit and rare earth export restrictions.

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  • Talks will focus on the €1bn daily deficit and rare earth export restrictions.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:45:03 UTC.

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