China and European Union strike deal on solar panels

China and the European Union have reached an agreement over low-cost solar panels that should help reduce tensions between the key trading partners.

Half of EU members 'oppose China solar tariffs'

The UK and Germany are among at least 14 European Union members opposed to punitive tariffs on Chinese solar panel imports, according to diplomats.

EU braces for China telecoms trade fight

The European Union said Wednesday that it had enough evidence to begin an investigation into Chinese telecoms network suppliers over unfair subsidies and dumping products below market prices.

EU agrees on China solar panel duties; Beijing urges dialogue

(Reuters) - The European Commission agreed to impose punitive import duties on solar panels from China in a move to guard against what it sees as dumping of cheap goods in Europe, prompting a cautious response from Beijing which called for further dialogue.