China

A series of features:

+Despite China's discontent with European criticism over the Olympic torch relay, the red dragon still believes in a "peaceful rise”. A Chinese perspective

+The EU can not find a common denominator to pursue in its relations with China. Consequently, EU-China policies are increasingly dominated by a China that knows what it wants. A European perspective.

+An interview with French philosopher and Sinologue François Jullien on China's traumas and dramatic rise, the difference between Go and chess, European human rights and Chinese harmony.

+From the tales of Marco Polo to trading insults on the Internet. As soon as China and Europe pay attention to each other they revert to stereotypes. A survey of mutual cultural perceptions.

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