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China and the Netherlands Reach Six-Point Consensus Following Foreign Ministers’ Talks

On May 22, 2025, Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, held talks in Beijing with Dutch Foreign China and the Netherlands Reach Six-Point Consensus Following Foreign Ministers’ Talks

Xi Jinping Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with President of the European Council Costa and President of the European Commission von der Leyen on the 50th Anniversary of China-EU Diplomatic Relations

On May 6, 2025, President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen to warmly Xi Jinping Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with President of the European Council Costa and President of the European Commission von der Leyen on the 50th Anniversary of China-EU Diplomatic Relations

EU considering €2 levy on cheap parcels from China

The European Commission plans to impose a 2 euro surcharge on cheap parcels from outside the EU. The measure is intended in particular to control the huge increase in the EU considering €2 levy on cheap parcels from China

Dutch Inflation Rises to 4.1% in April

According to data released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) on May 13, consumer goods and services prices in the Netherlands rose by 4.1% year-on-year in April 2025, compared to 3.7% in Dutch Inflation Rises to 4.1% in April

Chinese Carmakers Shift Back to Combustion Engines in Europe

According to Brussels (ANP), Chinese car manufacturers are achieving record sales in Europe, but not because of a rise in fully electric vehicle (EV) purchases. Instead, they are increasingly selling Chinese Carmakers Shift Back to Combustion Engines in Europe

Netherlands Ranks Fourth in EU for Per Capita GDP in 2024, Second in Personal Consumption

According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), the Netherlands recorded a per capita Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of €63,000 in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 0.3%. This places the country fourth Netherlands Ranks Fourth in EU for Per Capita GDP in 2024, Second in Personal Consumption

Reception Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between China and the European Union

On May 6, 2025, Vice President Han Zheng attended and addressed the reception commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union (EU) Reception Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between China and the European Union

China denies demanding access to data after EU fines TikTok

China has denied that it requires companies to hand over data to authorities. The statement was issued over the weekend after TikTok received a substantial fine in the European Union China denies demanding access to data after EU fines TikTok

Company Visit To Huawei

On May 28, VNC (Vereniging Nederland China) will organize a company visit to Huawei, located in Rijswijk. Huawei is one of the largest Chinese technology companies in the world, renowned Company Visit To Huawei

China Willing to Strengthen Communication and Share Development Opportunities with the EU

On April 14, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that China and the European Union are the world’s second and third largest economies, respectively. Together, their economic output accounts for China Willing to Strengthen Communication and Share Development Opportunities with the EU

Europe Accelerates ‘De-risking from the U.S.’

As cracks in U.S.-EU relations continue to widen, a growing consensus among European nations is emerging to reduce dependence on the United States for security and develop independent defense capabilities. Europe Accelerates ‘De-risking from the U.S.’

China and the EU have agreed to resume price undertaking negotiations on the electric vehicle anti-subsidy case

On April 3, the spokesperson of China Ministry of Commerce He Yadong stated that China and the European Union have agreed to resume negotiations on a price commitment regarding the China and the EU have agreed to resume price undertaking negotiations on the electric vehicle anti-subsidy case