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China woos Slovakia with AI, robotics pitch as EU trade friction mounts

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Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Slovakian President Peter Pellegrini on Tuesday to propose expanded cooperation between the two nations in the fields of clean energy, robotics, and artificial intelligence. The discussions took place as Slovakia, a member of the European Union, manages a period of increasing trade friction between Beijing and the bloc.

The outreach signals a strategic effort by China to strengthen bilateral ties with individual European nations amid broader economic tensions. By focusing on emerging technology and sustainable energy sectors, Beijing aims to foster deeper industrial collaboration with Slovakia, positioning these partnerships as a way to navigate the current complexities of EU-China trade relations.

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