China Defends Yuan Policy as EU and Europe Step Up Pressure Over Trade Deficit and Surplus

China has been defending its yuan policy amid increasing pressure from the European Union over the growing trade deficit. The European Union has intensified its pressure on China regarding the trade deficit, which has been a point of contention in recent months. The trade deficit between China and the European Union has been a significant factor in the diplomatic tensions. The European Union has been seeking to address the trade imbalance through various diplomatic and economic measures. China has maintained that its yuan policy is in line with international economic standards and has not been influenced by external pressures. The European Union has been calling for China to take concrete steps to reduce the trade deficit, which has been a recurring issue in their bilateral relations. The articles were published on October 8, 2026, with Nikkei Asia reporting at 14:27:00.000Z and Reuters at 13:19:10.000Z. Nikkei Asia refers to the trade deficit, while Reuters mentions the trade surplus. The trade deficit has been a key point of discussion in recent diplomatic meetings between China and the European Union.