EU Leaders to Visit Xi in Beijing Amid US Trade War Fallout
EU leaders, including Council President Costa and Commission President von der Leyen, will travel to Beijing for a summit with President Xi Jinping in late July. This decision follows Xi’s unwillingness to visit Brussels, overriding the usual rotating summit location. The summit signifies a strong EU effort to re-engage with China amidst strained relations with the U.S., particularly due to President Trump’s trade policies and perceived support for Russia. No official date has been set, but the trip underscores the EU’s prioritization of direct dialogue with China.
John Q. Hosedrinker