Two topics dominate this week’s European Council. They have more in common than you’d think.

Europe stands at a crossroads in its relationship with China: cling to fragmented responses, or forge a bold, unified strategy. As dependencies deepen and industries strain,…

Brussels wants to get tougher on Beijing, but neither side is ready for a full-blown confrontation.

European leaders are converging on a tougher view of Beijing, but concrete action remains elusive

EU leaders are due to discuss China and global geoeconomic imbalances on Thursday

EU member states poised to confront internal divisions and launch aggressive trade defences against systemic threat posed by Beijing.

EU member states poised to confront internal divisions and launch aggressive trade defences against systemic threat posed by Beijing.

EU member states poised to confront internal divisions and launch aggressive trade defences against systemic threat posed by Beijing.

Two topics dominate this week’s European Council. They have more in common than you’d think.

Trade wars and armed conflicts are on the agenda for the EU summit, which starts Thursday night.