EU Parliament pushes tougher China line ahead of Šefčovič Beijing visit

European Parliament policymakers are urging the bloc to broaden its approach to China beyond trade imbalances, signaling a harder stance ahead of trade commissioner Šefčovič's visit to Beijing. The shift suggests EU-China relations may increasingly incorporate security and geopolitical concerns, potentially complicating trade negotiations. The exact demands and their impact on the visit remain unclear.