China and the European Union have agreed to completely lift restrictions on mutual exchanges, as both sides mark 50 years of diplomatic relations. Beijing has also extended a welcome to visits by top EU leaders at a time it deems appropriate. China is looking to present itself as a reliable partner in a global trade landscape upended by US tariffs. Tan Yew Guan reports from Shanghai and Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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