China and Europe have converging interests in upholding the legitimacy of international trade.

What to watch for as the premiers of China and Central and Eastern European countries gather in Sofia.

Clearly, European countries aren't buying China's rhetoric of the BRI as “win-win cooperation.”

Insights from Jacopo Maria Pepe.

Struggling to reconcile stark differences, the Commission’s push to level the playing field is unlikely to make a dent.

Insights from Bernt Berger.

An unexpected partnership emerged between Beijing and Berlin. But how should Germany respond to China’s rise: engage or embrace?

The EU is increasingly suspicious of China's specialized outreach to Central and Eastern Europe. Should it be?

China is building the 16+1 initiative into a platform for its Belt and Road Initiative, with consequences for the EU.

Insights from Richard Ghiasy.

European governments are increasingly suspicious of China's state-driven investment strategy.

Insights from Carl Hayward.

The German foreign minister recently demanded that China follow a “One Europe” policy.

In light of Washington's wavering, Brussels and Beijing have an opportunity.

The EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Federica Mogherini, was in Beijing last week.

Europe's police and judicial cooperation with China raises difficult questions, especially with regard to extradition.