The European Parliament is sending an official delegation to China for the first time in eight years, as Beijing's lobbying efforts appear to be paying off.

After eight years in the deep freeze, the European Parliament is sending an official delegation to China next week in the clearest sign yet that Beijing’s targeted lobbying blitz on European members is paying off. Seven members from the parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection committee will travel to Beijing and Shanghai alongside Engin Eroglu, head of its China delegation. They will meet officials, customs and port authorities, lawmakers and companies, including Shein, Temu and...