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Webinar on EU-China-US Relations Amid Global Tariff Tensions

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2025 marks the 50th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between China and the European Union. To commemorate this important milestone, the Institute for China-Europe Studies (ICES) is launching a special dialogue series, 50 Years of EU-China Relations, exploring key themes that have shaped and continue influencing China-EU relations. The series will feature leading scholars and experts through a series of dialogues in various formats, including webinars, in-person events, podcast, etc.

We are happy to invite you to our first webinar of the series:

EU-China-US Relations Amid Global Tariff Tensions

Date: May 27th, 2025

Time: 14:00–15:30 CET

Location: Zoom (registration is mandatory)

The inaugural episode will address the evolving trilateral relationship between the EU, China and the United States, particularly in light of ongoing global trade tensions and the recent wave of tariff escalations. The panel, which is composed of speakers from the three mentioned regions, will discuss the trade war evolution and the role China, the US and Europe play in the latest developments, its impact on trilateral and bilateral relations, as well as policy recommendations. In the following Q&A session, the audience can address questions and deepen the discussion.

To ensure a rich and diverse discussion, we are pleased to welcome the following distinguished speakers:

  • Dr. Jacques PELKMANS, Associate Senior Fellow, Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
  • Sourabh GUPTA, Resident Senior Fellow, Institute for China- America Studies (ICAS)
  • Dr. ZHAO Chen, Senior Research Fellow and Professor, Chief of the Department of European Diplomacy, Institute of European Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)

    • The opening remarks will be delivered by Mr. Li YANG, Executive Director at ICES, and Ms. Isabell RAUE, Research Assistant at ICES, will moderate the discussion.

    To virtually join us for this exciting conversation, please sign up via the QR code or the following registration link:

    https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nLw869Q8T1qI0FVaWuF3Ew.

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