{
  "id": 18525844,
  "title": "US and EU’s China talks channel comes back to life after stalling since Trump’s return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/us-and-eus-china-talks-channel-comes-back-to-life-after-stalling",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-06T16:05:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
    "slug": "reuters-business-via-scmp",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3373614/us-and-eus-china-talks-channel-comes-back-life-after-stalling-trumps-return"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Following a two-year break, the European Union and United States are set to resume their talks on China, according to sources familiar with the plans. The dialogue had lapsed since Donald Trump's return to the White House, but following a request from Washington, the sessions are anticipated to commence in the first week of December, despite the worsening transatlantic relations.\n\nPreviously, this forum was a platform to address shared concerns regarding Beijing. During Joe Biden's presidency, it was one of the several venues where policy comparisons on China were made. The agenda for the upcoming discussions remains unspecified, but during the last dialogue in September 2024, they deliberated on Beijing's backing for Russia, technology, Taiwan and human rights issues, as per the US State Department.\n\nThe talks also covered trade issues like overcapacity, non-market practices and economic coercion. Previously chaired by Kurt Campbell and Stefan Sannino, the positions are now held by Christopher Landau and Kajsa Ollongren respectively. Allison Hooker from the US side is expected to lead the discussions. Brussels has often been perplexed by Washington's disinterest in Europe's China policy over the past two years.\n\nThe EU frequently presented China as a potential area for mutual understanding during tariff talks, but the US consistently rejected this. Trump's ascension to power also marked the end of the Transatlantic Trade and Technology Council, which was established during the Biden era to ensure Western dominance over future tech and digital standards. This council was used to collaborate on Russia sanctions, export controls, and to compare stances towards Beijing.\n\nInstead, most China-related conversations have taken place at a multilateral level. For instance, the Group of Seven has become a venue for the US and its allies to discuss strategies for enhancing their critical mineral supplies as they seek to lessen their reliance on China.\n\nThe EU-US China dialogue is anticipated to be part of a wave of superpower diplomacy before the year 2026 ends. In addition to the upcoming EU-China talks, Brussels is also planning a meeting with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. However, no specific date has been set for Kallas' visit.\n\nMeanwhile, the EU is grappling with tensions with both superpowers. Despite the hope that transatlantic relations might improve following Trump's electoral defeat, expectations are being cautiously managed. Trump has shown support for Russia in its conflict with Ukraine and met with a top advisor of Vladimir Putin at the White House on Thursday. The US is also mediating in the talks between the warring parties, which the EU has not been included in. The US leader has imposed a transatlantic trade dispute and threatened to seize the Danish territory of Greenland, plunging relations to their lowest point in decades.\n\nDespite reaching a surprise trade agreement last month, where China agreed to cap its exports of hybrid cars to the EU, tensions over Chinese industrial policies and the EU's efforts to safeguard its own industries persist. Brando Benifei, head of the European Parliament's US delegation, expressed hope that the new US Congress would usher a fresh start for dialogue and cooperation between their institutions, emphasizing the importance of the transatlantic relationship for European security, economic competitiveness, and the well-being of citizens and businesses.",
  "summary": "The European Union and the United States plan to revive talks about China after a two-year hiatus, according to multiple people familiar with the planning. The dialogue had stalled since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, but after being approached by Washington, talks are expected in the first week of December, despite the deterioration in transatlantic relations in the meantime. The…",
  "key_points": [
    "US and EU resume China talks after two-year hiatus",
    "Talks to begin in early December amid strained transatlantic relations",
    "Agenda includes Beijing's support for Russia, technology, Taiwan, human rights"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}