Trade relations between the European Union and China reached what European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called a “clear inflection point” on Thursday, after a tense one-day summit in Beijing.

China's reliance on exports for economic growth will be a key topic in U.S.-China trade talks this coming week in Stockholm.

Upcoming US-China trade talks in Stockholm will likely address China's export dependence and excess production. The US seeks increased Chinese consumer spending and reduced industrial overcapacity, mirroring concerns previously raised with Japan.