EU Toughens China Stance Ahead of Šefčovič Beijing Visit

EU policymakers are hardening the bloc's position on China ahead of European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič's visit to Beijing, seeking to address concerns beyond the trade imbalance. Parliament members want the EU to push back on issues including intellectual property theft, technology coercion, and unfair market practices during high-level negotiations.

Byte's take

Brussels is arming its chief negotiator with hardened demands—intellectual property theft and tech barriers won't be swept aside for diplomatic niceties.