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The EU trade commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis warned Tuesday that Chinese regulations governing the transfer of data out of the country, including a revised anti-espionage law, could have "unintended consequences". "This may be an issue of systemic concern and it may affect all internationally active companies, not only European companies but also Chinese companies," he said. SOUNDBITE
European Union and Chinese leaders meet by videoconference to approve a major investment pact that Brussels hopes will open up lucrative opportunities despite concerns about Beijing's rights record. IMAGES
The president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen warns any post-Brexit trade deal must not undermine the EU single market. SOUNDBITE
Hong Kong (CNN) As United States President-elect Joe Biden faces an ugly, potentially contested transition, foreign policy may be the last thing on his mind. But in capitals around the world, foreign leaders are already clamoring for his attention, hoping to reset relationships and restore norms that shifted under President Donald Trump. Nowhere will there be greater opportunity for a shift than in the US-China relationship, which has deteriorated to historic lows during Trump's term in office. Over the past four years, both sides have slapped the other with trade tariffs, restricted access for tech companies, journalists and diplomats, shuttered consulates, and squared off militarily in the South China Sea.
US President Donald Trump rules out renegotiating the trade agreement signed with China. "I'm not interested in that," Trump tells reporters when asked about reports that China is looking to reopen talks about the trade deal signed in January. SOUNDBITE
US President Donald Trump and China's Vice Premier Liu He sign "phase one" of a new partial trade agreement which includes a pledge from China to beef up purchases of American crops and other exports, as well as providing protections for US technology. IMAGES