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Europe Today: Rubio urges Europe to wake up as EU trade chief begins key China trip

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Briefings

On October 8, 2026, EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič traveled to Beijing with a mandate to rebalance trade relations with China, while US Senator Marco Rubio urged European nations to reconsider their alignment with Beijing. Simultaneously, the UK's decision to rejoin the EU was under review, and student protests erupted in France. The article presents these concurrent geopolitical shifts as a critical moment for European diplomacy.

Key points

• Maroš Šefčovič, the EU trade chief, is currently in Beijing with a specific deadline to rebalance trade relations with China.
• Marco Rubio, the US trade chief, publicly urged European nations to wake up regarding their alignment with Beijing.

Context and limitations

The article provides a snapshot of diplomatic tensions on October 8, 2026, but does not specify the exact dates of the UK's rejoining process or the specific timeline for the French student protests.

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