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Wang Yi travels to Vietnam

China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, is set to visit Vietnam starting Thursday. A state visit by Xi Jinping is also in the near future. China is Vietnam's largest trading partner, and both countries aim to deepen their trade relations.

By Fabian Peltsch

EU explores embargo on Russian gas

The EU is considering to ban the import of Russian gas. Corresponding checks are part of the trilogue on the gas market regulation. However, according to an internal document, a mandatory embargo for EU member states has been dropped.

By Manuel Berkel

CHINA EU

First post-pandemic EU-China summit in Beijing

The summit will take place next Thursday and Friday in Beijing. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President Charles Michel will speak with China's President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.

By Alina Leimbach

Li for tighter supply chains and against decoupling

China is stepping up its charm offensive to attract foreign investment and plans to build "closer partnerships with all countries." Premier Li Qiang campaigned for these goals at the opening of a supply chain trade fair, which was being held for the first time.

By Carolyn Braun