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Group 1 - The visit of Irish Prime Minister Martin to China marks the first visit by a European leader to China in 14 years, aimed at strengthening bilateral trade relations and enhancing dialogue between China and the EU as Ireland prepares to assume the EU presidency in July [1][2] - Martin emphasized the importance of open trade and mutual cooperation in various sectors including trade, investment, technology, biomedicine, renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and education [2][3] - The visit occurs amid escalating trade tensions between the EU and China, with the EU imposing higher tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and China responding with new tariffs on EU dairy products [2][3] Group 2 - The mutual support for multilateralism and a rules-based international trade system between China and Ireland is particularly significant in the context of rising protectionism [3] - Ireland is China's largest trading partner in Asia and the fifth largest globally, highlighting the importance of this relationship for both parties [3][4] - Martin's discussions in Shanghai will focus on trade, technological cooperation, and multilateral issues, with Ireland's EU presidency potentially facilitating dialogue between Beijing and Brussels [4]