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EU-China leaders' meeting hosted by Xi in Beijing in July 2025

The Beijing meeting in which Xi Jinping hosted the Commission President and European delegation in July 2025.

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  1. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “I discussed the preparations of the EU-China Summit with Foreign Minister Wang Yi.”

    Von der Leyen says she discussed EU-China Summit preparations with Foreign Minister Wang Yi and notes the summit is an opportunity to mark 50 years of relations.

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    I discussed the preparations of the EU-China Summit with Foreign Minister Wang Yi. It is the opportunity to mark the 50th anniversary of our bilateral relations – and address key opportunities and challenges linked to it.

    On preparations for the EU-China Summit.

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  2. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen says the Beijing summit offers an opportunity to rebalance EU-China relations

    Von der Leyen says the Beijing summit offers an opportunity to rebalance EU-China relations and argues that mutually beneficial cooperation is possible.

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    Touchdown in Beijing, as we mark 50 years of ties between Europe and China. This Summit is the opportunity to both advance and rebalance our relationship. I’m convinced there can be a mutually beneficial cooperation. One that can define the next 50 years of our relations.

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  3. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “Our relationship matters globally, and it must work for both sides, for our people and our businesses.”

    Von der Leyen says Europe and China are global economic heavyweights and states their relationship must work for both sides and businesses.

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    Thank you, President Xi, for hosting us in Beijing. Europe and China are global economic heavyweights. Our relationship matters globally, and it must work for both sides, for our people and our businesses. Let’s shape that future together. → europa.eu/!dvDpdk

    On the importance of EU-China bilateral ties.

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  4. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    Von der Leyen reaffirms commitment to frank and open dialogue with China

    Von der Leyen says the summit addressed bilateral progress and European concerns and reaffirms commitment to respectful and open dialogue with China.

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    Today’s Summit was the opportunity to work toward concrete progress in key areas of our bilateral relationship. While also clearly explaining our concerns. We remain committed to frank, respectful and open dialogue with China. → europa.eu/!WHMvqk

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  5. Ursula von der Leyen
    Von der Leyen

    European Union

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    “I had a good and frank exchange with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.”

    Von der Leyen says she had a good and frank exchange with Li Qiang and states their meeting focused on following up on the July summit.

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    I had a good and frank exchange with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. The main focus of our meeting was to follow up on the productive EU–China Summit in July. Read-out: link.europa.eu/77JDh8

    On her meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

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