Event Brief
Chinese diplomat says Europe’s approach to China is outdated
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Summary: Li Jian said Europe takes an outdated, inward-looking approach to China while indicating Beijing is open to addressing Brussels’ concerns.
WHO: Li Jian
WHAT: Li Jian delivered a speech criticizing Europe’s approach to China
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
WHERE: Beijing
WHY: He was reacting to Europe’s concerns about economic dependencies and signaling openness to address them.
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