https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ties-between-beijing-and-brussels-on-the-brink-ahead-of-make-or-break-octoberContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ties-between-beijing-and-brussels-on-the-brink-ahead-of-make-or-break-octoberhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ties-between-beijing-and-brussels-on-the-brink-ahead-of-make-or-break-october#u96918Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:30:54 +0000Relations between Beijing and Brussels stand on the brink as negotiations enter a decisive phase with October trade talks approaching. Brussels is pressing Beijing to accept import quotas and has threatened harsher trade measures and restrictions unless concrete progress is made. Running a large trade deficit with China, the European Union has significantly increased its trade investigations. Meanwhile, China has warned of a firm response and retaliation if European authorities impose curbs on Chinese businesses or products, while also launching its own anti-dumping probe.Why it mattersEurope&