China ​cancelled at short notice ‌two diplomatic meetings planned with the European Union in Beijing ​this month, the Financial ​Times reported on Thursday, citing ⁠people familiar with the ​matter.

The scrapped talks included ​a ministerial-level dialogue on digital issues and a meeting involving Olof ​Skoog, deputy secretary-general of ​the EU's diplomatic service, the report ‌said.

Reuters ⁠could not immediately verify the report.

"China and the EU are maintaining communication on relevant ​dialogues," ​China's ⁠foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a ​regular press conference on ​Thursday ⁠when asked about the FT report.