China-Europe relations

Whether in Germany or the EU as a whole, expanded concepts of security are threatening economic exchanges with China. 

Insights from Max J. Zenglein.

Premier Li Qiang chose Germany as his first destination abroad since taking office, a sign that China is seeking to repair strained ties with Europe.

Beijing wants to charm Europe and the Global South away from the United States. What is – or is not – working, and what is Beijing’s next move?

Beijing’s effusive reception of French President Macron reveals the underpinnings of its Europe strategy.

Foreign Minister Qin Gang’s attempt to address a major European and U.S. concern came days before China’s defense minister heads to Moscow.

Insights from Marcin Kaczmarski.

China’s top diplomat toured Europe to try to explain Beijing’s “neutral” position on the conflict – but topped it off with a visit to Russia. 

There is little evidence that Beijing’s quasi-apology tour in Europe and other Western capitals will yield any significant concessions over Ukraine.

The recent visits to Beijing of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and European Council President Charles Michel reflected the ongoing attempt to calibrate Europe’s China policy.

Developments at the Party Congress suggest China’s relationship with Europe won’t get any easier. European capitals must be ready to respond.