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China-EU relations
China, EU Leaders Hold ‘Intense’ Virtual Meeting
By Shannon Tiezzi
The meeting highlighted continuing areas of friction between China and Europe, especially on market access and human rights.
China Doesn’t Understand Europe, and It Shows
By Andreea Brînză
From its original CEE outreach to Wang Yi’s recent trip, China’s pursuit of short-term goals has interfered with its long-term relations in Europe.
China’s Foreign Minister Finishes Europe Tour
By Eleanor Albert
Wang Yi's trip to Europe had decidedly mixed results.
Cracks in China-Europe Relations Run Deep
By Laurens Hemminga
Looking at Europe-China ties since the 1990s it becomes clear that the recent tension is driven by deeper structural factors -- and is therefore likely to stick.
China and the EU: A Tale of Two Summits
By Theresa Fallon
COVID-19 has accelerated shifting dynamics in EU-China relations.
Amid Souring US Ties, China’s Foreign Minister Heads to Western Europe
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing is keen to keep Europe from mirroring Washington's hardened China stance.
How Will the EU Answer China’s Turn Toward ‘Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy’?
By Earl Wang
The EU has no choice but to be united with regard to its interactions with China as Beijing’s foreign policy becomes more centralized and assertive.
No, COVID-19 Isn’t Turning Europe Pro-China (Yet)
By Erik Brattberg and Philippe Le Corre
China’s muscular coronavirus PR campaign in Europe may end up backfiring.
Europe in US-China Rivalry: Stakes and Strategy
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jonathan Holslag.
Germany’s Faustian Bargain With China
By Theresa Fallon
In allowing Huawei to bid for Germany’s 5G development, Merkel has departed from broader European strategy.
Assessing the EU-China-US Triangle
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Frans-Paul van der Putten.
How China Challenges the EU in the Western Balkans
By Austin Doehler
Will the EU ultimately cede the Western Balkans to Beijing’s influence?