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Emboldened by hybrid car deal, Europe coalesces around tougher China stance
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The EU’s surprise deal with China on hybrid cars last week was supposed to ease the pressure on Beijing. Instead, Brussels is preparing to intensify its crackdown on Chinese trade practices, emboldened by the discovery that its threats are finally delivering results.
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15 Oct 04:46
South China Morning PostFirst
Emboldened by hybrid car deal, Europe coalesces around tougher China stance
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