Von der Leyen warns Beijing that she will use "all the tools" if dialogue does not rebalance trade

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated on Wednesday in Strasbourg, France, that the European Union will use all available tools to rebalance its relationship with China. The announcement marks a firm stance by the bloc regarding its ongoing diplomatic and economic ties with Beijing.

The declaration underscores the European Union's strategy to address asymmetries in its bilateral engagement with China, signaling a concerted effort to employ comprehensive policy measures to achieve economic and strategic equilibrium.