“Frank and open.” That’s how European Union officials described the latest round of talks with China, the second video meeting in less than three months.

And while differences remain on a number of issues, the two sides hope to finalize an investment deal by the end of this year.

CGTN’s Lucy Hough has this report from Brussels.

To discuss:

• Klaus Larres is a professor of History and International Affairs at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
• Remi Piet is the co-founder of Embellie Advisory, a risk management consulting firm.
• John Gong is a professor of economics at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing.
• Einar Tengen is a political and economic affairs commentator.

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