How has the EU Reacted to the Rise of China? An Analysis of the EU’s New Strategy on China

Summary:

The rise of China has profound implications for the EU in various aspects including trade, intellectual property, investment, external relations, ideology, voting weights in major international institutions, and climate change policy. The EU’s new strategy on China, published in June 2016, addresses many of the concerns and expectations the EU has in these areas. Overall, the EU’s new strategy adopts a mixed tone towards China’s emergence as a large power.

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