After travelling to China this week to help thaw an eight-year stalemate, López (S&D, Spain) calls for the EU to “relaunch” its relationship with Beijing. He believes dialogue, rather than defensiveness, is key to rebuilding ties with the Chinese government.
The Spanish MEP says solutions should be found “through dialogue and cooperation”, rather than by triggering the EU’s trade bazooka, as he expects the European Commission’s mediation efforts to begin easing tensions.