# Former top European official bullish on China-EU trade talks as deadline nears

https://mins.news/en/item/38672

- South China Morning Post, 2026-08-31 12:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3365867/former-top-european-official-adopts-bullish-tone-china-eu-trade-talks-deadline-nears?utm_source=rss_feed

> Charles Michel, who led the European Council from 2019 to 2024, said China and the European Union were prepared to seek more common ground through negotiations. He expects some progress by late October or November, or at least by the end of the year.

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