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EU trade envoy eyes yawning goods deficit on first day of China visit

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Briefings

EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic visited Beijing on October 8, 2026, to address a trade deficit. He focused on the auto sector, noting that Chinese hybrid vehicles now hold a 25% market share in Europe. The visit included two days of talks with Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao, alongside unrelated news about Microsoft's AI PCs. The briefing reflects a snapshot of diplomatic efforts and market shifts, though specific outcomes remain unconfirmed.

Key points

• EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic visited Beijing on October 8, 2026, to address a trade deficit.
• Chinese hybrid vehicles hold a 25% market share in the European auto sector.

Context and limitations

The briefing covers only the EU-China trade envoy visit and Microsoft's AI PC launch. Specific outcomes of the talks, exact trade deficit figures, and the full scope of Microsoft's AI PC strategy are not detailed.

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