China and European Union leaders talk trade and critical minerals

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China's President Xi Jinping calls for mutual trust and stronger communication with the EU as he welcomes the Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to Beijing. The leaders have discussed trade imbalances, tariffs and critical minerals among other issues.

Meanwhile the European Investment Bank starts its Boost Africa initiative in an effort to unlock venture capital support for entrepreneurship across the continent.

Plus Andrew Peach hears how the toy industry is responding to higher costs because of US tariffs.

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24 Jul 11AM English United Kingdom Business

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