Charles Michel

Charles Michel's difficult mission in Beijing

Amid protests against zero-Covid, the EU Council chief travels to China. The timing for the first personal handshake in years is problematic. For President Xi, however, the photo opportunity comes at just the right time, as the EU-US dialogue on China is being held in Washington at almost the same time. For Michel, however, a "mission impossible" awaits him in China.

By Amelie Richter

EU Council President Michel meets Xi

By Redaktion Table

Shanghai trade fair cancels video speech by EU Council President Michel

By Redaktion Table

Expo cancels recorded speech by EU Council President Michel

In the already tense relationship between Brussels and Beijing, another incident is causing a stir: A recorded speech by EU Council President Charles Michel will not be broadcasted at the opening of the Import Expo in Shanghai. Michel is scheduled to meet Xi Jinping in Bali next week.

By Amelie Richter

Xi: "New problems" for relationship with EU

By Amelie Richter

Michel: EU must find its own way in China policy

By Amelie Richter