China cancels visit from EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell

China has reportedly cancelled a visit from the European Union’s foreign affairs minister, who was due to visit Beijing next week. It did not give a reason.

China has reportedly cancelled a visit from the European Union’s foreign affairs minister, who was due to visit Beijing next week. It did not give a reason.

According to the EU’s ambassador to China, Jorge Toledo, Josep Borrell and Chinese diplomats were expected to discuss trade, human rights and the war in Ukraine, reports Al Jazeera.

In an emailed statement to The Associated Press, EU spokesperson Nabila Massrali said: “Unfortunately, we were informed by the Chinese counterparts that the envisaged dates next week are no longer possible and we must now look for alternatives.”

“It is for China to communicate on the reasons,” she added. “We will adapt and find together a new date.”