China’s European charm offensive: silk road or silk rope?

The UK should not imagine that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s October 2015 visit means it now has a 'special relationship' with China. The visit was just part of a Chinese charm offensive aimed at the EU.

ESO: Background information: Inside Europe: Why Europe is seduced by China http://www.europeansources.info/record/inside-europe-why-europe-is-seduced-by-china/

ESO: Background information: Beijing calls for new 'Silk Road' between China and Europe http://www.europeansources.info/record/beijing-calls-for-new-silk-road-between-china-and-europe/

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