China ’s Policy vis-à-vis the European Union. Interests, Context, and Implications for Europe

Abstract

“The time has come to redefine the EU ’s relationship with China, in the spirit of the “new Asia strategy“ endorsed by the Essen European Council. Europe must develop a longterm relationship with China that reflects China ’s worldwide, as well as regional, economic and political influence. Europe ’s relations with China are bound to be a cornerstone in Europe ’s external relations, both with Asia and globally. Europe needs an action-oriented, not a merely declaratory policy, to strengthen that relationship. “