Rare earths: Šefčovič and Wang agree on meeting in Brussels

Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič hopes talks will persuade China to change course. (Europäische Kommission)

In a two-hour telephone conversation with Chinese Trade Minister Wang Wentao, the EU Trade Commissioner succeeded in getting China to agree to intensify contacts with the EU.

Janos Allenbach-Ammann

Last updated: 22. October 2025

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