Xi Set to Host EU Leaders in July, Report Says
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Top European Union officials are making plans to visit China for a meeting with President Xi Jinping, the South China Morning Post reported — a sign Brussels may be keen to develop better ties with Beijing amid the Trump administration’s tariff onslaught.
The trip would take place in late July the Hong Kong-based newspaper reported Friday, citing five people familiar with the matter. The last summit between the two sides was held in China, so the EU officials are breaking protocol with the repeat visit – a sign they are eager to discuss trade issues. Under normal circumstances, a Chinese delegation would visit Europe.