US, EU to Deepen Ties Countering ‘Growing List’ of Beijing’s Concerning Behaviors

U.S. and European Union flags at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium on Feb. 20, 2017. Francois Lenoir/Reuters

The United States and European Union (EU) discussed a “growing list” of Beijing’s concerning behaviors during a new round of diplomatic talks on China.

The two sides reiterated the importance of a joint effort to uphold international rules and shared values, while pledging “continuous and close contacts,” according to a joint press release of both sides issued on Dec. 2.