U.S., EU leaders vow to reduce China dependency

Two sides condemn Hamas and pledge to support Ukraine 'as long as it takes'

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a meeting with European Council President Charles Michel, third from left, and President Joe Biden, not pictured, in the White House. © AP

KEN MORIYASU, Nikkei Asia diplomatic correspondent

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Joe Biden and European Union leaders Charles Michel and Ursula von der Leyen condemned Hamas' attacks across Israel, vowed to continue support for Ukraine and reaffirmed the need to de-risk from China dependency during a meeting at the White House Friday.

The last time the leaders met for an official summit was in June 2021 -- eight months before the Ukraine war, when the main topic was preparing for the post-pandemic era.

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