The EU is hoping to get investment talks with China back on track, in its first virtual summit with Beijing under new European leadership.

While the Chinese side is focused on finding common ground, Brussels says sharp differences remain.

Toni Waterman explains.

To discuss:

• Klaus Larres is a distinguished Professor of History and International Affairs at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
• Remi Piet is Senior Director for Americas Market Intelligence.
• Einar Tangen is a political and economic affairs Commentator.
• Arthur Dong is a Professor with the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.

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