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In response to a landmark ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), 21 MPs have called on the European Union to implement a trade embargo against Israeli settlements.
The re-election of Ursula von der Leyen as the President of the European Commission has been met with sharp criticism from the Russian government. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova denounced the decision, calling it a "tragic episode" in the history of Western Europe.
"President Xi has an important role to play to bring another voice into this constant nuclear threat that Russia has made repeatedly," von der Leyen told reporters following a trilateral summit with Xi and French President Emmanuel Macron.
The U.S. defended its restrictions on microchips, citing national security reasons, with White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan clarifying that these measures were not aimed at technology blockade but preventing strategic rivals from exploiting US technology to undermine national security.
As China seeks to broaden its trade horizons, it beckons the EU to lift barriers, urging a relaxation of high-tech export controls to facilitate expanded imports and foster a new era of economic collaboration.
A key point of contention was the EU's push for China to exert its influence on Russia to bring an end to the conflict in Ukraine.