China and European Union leaders talk trade and critical minerals

中欧领导人就贸易和关键矿产进行对话

World Business Report

2025-07-24

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China's President Xi Jinping calls for mutual trust and stronger communication with the EU as he welcomes the Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to Beijing. The leaders have discussed trade imbalances, tariffs and critical minerals among other issues. Meanwhile the European Investment Bank starts its Boost Africa initiative in an effort to unlock venture capital support for entrepreneurship across the continent. Plus Andrew Peach hears how the toy industry is responding to higher costs because of US tariffs. You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.
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