EU-China Summit – Debrief with EU Ambassador Jorge Toledo

An exclusive online debrief of the EU-China Summit, with Jorge Toledo, Ambassador of the EU to China, and MERICS Director Mikko Huotari took place on Monday, July 28 from 10:00 to 11:00 CEST. 

This week, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council António Costa will lead a high-ranking delegation to Beijing. The EU-China Summit marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two sides. The conversations take place at a time of political and economic tensions, such as increasing competition in key industries such as automotive, pharmaceutical, and green-tech industries, concerns over access to rare earths for European companies, and China’s position on Russia’s war in Ukraine. Results of the EU-China Summit will be digested and analyzed over the weekend.

Speakers:
Jorge Toledo, Ambassador of the EU to China 
Mikko Huotari, Executive Director, MERICS 

Moderator: 
Claudia Wessling, Director Communications and Publications, MERICS 

After initial comments, participants were invited to ask questions and engage in the discussion. Please note that the meeting was confidential and by personal invitation only. 

This online event is part of our portfolio for MERICS Members and key stakeholders.