China to Host EU Leaders for First In-Person Summit Since 2019
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Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel, left.
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Top representatives from the European Union will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other key leaders this week, their first in-person summit since 2019 aimed at easing tensions between the bloc and Beijing.
The Chinese leadership will meet with European Council President Charles Michel and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday, according to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry. Premier Li Qiang will jointly chair the summit with the two European leaders, the ministry said in the statement on Monday.