China Cancels Two High-Level Diplomatic Meetings With EU in Beijing
Overview of Cancelled Diplomatic Engagements
Details of the Cancelled Meetings
June 11 (Reuters) - China cancelled at short notice two diplomatic meetings planned with the European Union in Beijing this month, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Specific Meetings Affected
The scrapped talks included a ministerial-level dialogue on digital issues and a meeting involving Olof Skoog, deputy secretary-general of the EU's diplomatic service, the report said.
Verification and Official Responses
Report Verification
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Statement
"China and the EU are maintaining communication on relevant dialogues," China's foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a regular press conference on Thursday when asked about the FT report.
Additional Reporting
(Reporting by Bipasha Dey in Bengaluru; Additional reporting by Laurie Chen in Beijing; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman, Alexandra Hudson)