China tries to keep Europe in play as U.S. seeks united front

Xi stresses opportunities, lack of conflicts in talks with European Council president

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European Council President Charles Michel meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Dec. 1. (European Union handout via Reuters)

TSUKASA HADANO and YASUO TAKEUCHI, Nikkei staff writers

BEIJING/BRUSSELS -- Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed another top European official to Beijing on Thursday in a tug of war with the U.S. for influence.

During his meeting with European Council President Charles Michel at the Great Hall of the People, Xi said China looks forward to seeing the European Union "share in the opportunities brought by China's huge market," according to the Chinese readout.

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