They need not be, but competition is on the rise between them.

Insights from Jonas Parello-Plesner.

The EU-China Human Rights Dialogue scheduled for April 1 must emphasize concrete action to promote human rights.

For all the overtures to China that Rome is making, Italy has not yet settled on what kind of relationship it actually wants.

The last policy paper was issued just four years before. What changed?

Insights from Ewan Lawson.

Insights from Tiberio Graziani.

The EU’s new strategy on “Connecting Europe with Asia” could spell trouble for China’s “Belt and Road Initiative.”

Insights from Yu Jie.

The EU's new Connectivity Strategy is a long overdue response to China's assertive behavior.

Germany, France, and the UK are increasing scrutiny of Chinese investment. Will a unified EU approach follow?

The new China resolution of the European Parliament differs considerably from the 2015 version.

What do European countries think about the BRI, five years after its launch?

China used to be a strong proponent of a stable and unified Europe, but recent moves hint that Beijing’s priorities have changed.

Lessons from the 20th EU-China Summit.

After the China-CEE Summit in Sofia, the “16+1” initiative is heading toward the EU.