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China confirms Xi meeting with EU's von der Leyen, Costa

China confirms Xi meeting with EU's von der Leyen, Costa

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a press conference on a proposal for the EU's next seven-year budget, in Brussels, Belgium July 16, 2025. (Reuters)
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