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EU Considers New Trade Rules; China Threatens to Fight Back
EUROPE, 6 November
By John_Doe
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European Union and Chinese flags side-by-side with cargo ships in the background.
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Euronews.com
Europe wants to rely less on Chinese products. Beijing says it will hit back if the EU goes through with its plan.
Things are getting tense between Europe and China. The European Union (EU) is looking for ways to stop relying so much on China for goods. They are talking about changing how their "single market" works. This is the system that lets countries in Europe trade easily with each other. Some reports say the EU is even looking at a "kill-switch." This would be a way to quickly stop certain trade deals if they feel things aren't fair. The goal is to make sure Europe isn't too dependent on China for things like energy and important supplies. The EU is expected to talk about these plans during meet…