
The European Parliament and China are "in the final stages" of the process of removing retaliatory sanctions imposed by Beijing on a handful of lawmakers in 2021, a controversial move that prompted the collapse of a high-stakes investment deal.
The overture comes amid growing speculation of an impending reset in EU-China relations driven by the disruptive policies of Donald Trump, which have antagonised allies and adversaries alike and sent nations into a scramble for new partnerships.