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The EU’s China Policy is to broaden and deepen political dialogue with China, both bilaterally and on the world stage; to support China's transition to an open society based upon the rule of law and respect for human rights; to encourage the ongoing integration of China in the world economy through bringing it fully into the world trading system, and supporting the process of economic and social reforms; and to raise the EU's profile in China.

China says Europe debt crisis is now 'critical' — 13 February 2012, 11:41 CET

Europe's debt crisis has reached a "critical juncture", Beijing said on Monday, a day ahead of talks between Chinese leaders and European Union officials.

China has no plans to 'buy out Europe': state media — 13 February 2012, 09:44 CET

China has no intention to "buy out Europe", a top state-run newspaper said Monday, reiterating comments made by Premier Wen Jiabao ahead of a major summit with the European Union in Beijing.

Airline industry split widens over EU carbon 'tax' row — 07 February 2012, 23:49 CET

A split widened within the aviation industry Tuesday over EU charges for carbon emissions, as Europe's low-cost carriers accused Chinese and US rivals of "gunboat" diplomacy against the system.

Chinese village exports cheap labour abroad — 07 February 2012, 12:22 CET

Xie Guolu proudly shows off the two-storey home he is having built in the small Chinese village of Lujiazhuang, paid for by money his son earns thousands of kilometres away in Algeria.

Europe crisis could halve China's growth: IMF — 06 February 2012, 16:57 CET

An escalation of Europe's debt crisis could slash China's economic growth in half this year, the International Monetary Fund said Monday, urging Beijing to prepare stimulus measures in response.

Europe crisis could halve China's growth: IMF — 06 February 2012, 16:43 CET

An escalation of Europe's debt crisis could slash China's economic growth in half this year, the International Monetary Fund said Monday, urging Beijing to prepare stimulus measures in response.

EU 'not backing down' on airline emissions in Chinese row — 07 February 2012, 12:29 CET

The European Commission said Monday it will stand by a new law that imposes charges on airline carbon emissions after China banned its carriers from paying for such permits.

EU says China may become its biggest market in 2012 — 06 February 2012, 11:19 CET

The EU ambassador to China said Monday the Asian powerhouse could become Europe's biggest export market this year, overtaking the United States, as Beijing boosts domestic demand.

China bans airlines from paying EU carbon charges — 06 February 2012, 16:43 CET

China said Monday it has banned its airlines from complying with an EU scheme to impose charges on carbon emissions opposed by more than two dozen countries including India, Russia and the United States.

China snubs debt in European spending spree — 05 February 2012, 11:34 CET

Chinese companies and funds have ramped up investment in crisis-hit Europe, buying utilities, energy firms and even luxury yacht makers, but are steering clear of eurozone debt.

Crisis could push Europe to 'early grave': Australia — 04 February 2012, 22:40 CET

Australia's foreign minister launched a fierce broadside at Europe Saturday, saying the financial crisis has caused it to turn in on itself and warning it risked an "early grave" amid Asia's rise.

Germany's Merkel says euro made Europe stronger — 02 February 2012, 10:42 CET

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that the euro had "made Europe stronger", as she began a visit to China aimed in part at reassuring Beijing that the eurozone debt crisis is under control.

WTO Case on export restrictions of raw materials in China - guide — 31 January 2012, 23:19 CET

The Appellate Body of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on 30 January confirmed the findings made by a Panel in July 2011 that China's export restrictions on several industrial raw materials are in breach of WTO rules. The WTO found that China's export restrictions are not justified for reasons of environmental protection or conservation policy. Today's final ruling was welcomed by Europe's trade chief.

Euro crisis to top agenda of Merkel's visit to China — 31 January 2012, 16:22 CET

The eurozone debt crisis, Iran and Syria will be among the topics up for discussion when German Chancellor Angela Merkel makes a two-day trip to China this week, government sources said Tuesday.

Iran says to write to EU on date for nuclear talks — 29 January 2012, 14:11 CET

Iran's top nuclear negotiator will write to the European Union "soon" to discuss a date and venue for fresh talks on Tehran's atomic programme, the official IRNA news agency said Sunday.

First Chinese car plant in Europe to open Feb 21 — 26 January 2012, 15:40 CET

Chinese car-maker Great Wall Motor will open on February 21 a plant in Bulgaria, producing the first Chinese cars assembled in Europe, its local partner Litex Motors said on Thursday.

China bailing out EU pure 'media fluff' — 26 January 2012, 13:58 CET

Talk that debt-ridden Europe is counting on China to come to its rescue is just "media fluff," members of the political and business elite said Thursday at the Davos forum.

China blasts EU sanctions on Iran — 26 January 2012, 10:05 CET

China said Thursday that EU sanctions on Iran announced this week in response to Tehran's suspected nuclear drive were "not constructive", echoing Russia's reaction to the measures.

Asia fears over debt have peaked: Commissioner — 19 January 2012, 16:59 CET

EU internal market commissioner Michel Barnier on Thursday said concerns in Japan and China over European debt had already peaked and the Asian giants were showing signs of renewed confidence.

China agency warns of collapse in euro confidence — 19 January 2012, 11:54 CET

Chinese ratings agency Dagong has warned that Europe's debt problems would cause a collapse of confidence in the euro, and predicted a worsening of the global financial crisis this year.

Deal on Europe-wide patent 'in days' — 18 January 2012, 13:02 CET

EU internal market commissioner Michel Barnier said Wednesday he hoped that a final agreement for a single European patent would be reached within days, ending a three-decade struggle for a deal.

EU urges China to join WTO procurement deal — 17 January 2012, 12:34 CET

The EU on Tuesday called on China to adhere to a new agreement reached by members of the World Trade Organization to further open up government procurement -- a market worth hundreds of billions of euros.

China backs eurozone to overcome debt crisis — 17 January 2012, 09:42 CET

China said Tuesday it believes Europe can overcome its economic difficulties, after Standard & Poor's cut the sovereign debt ratings of nine eurozone countries and the region's bailout fund.

Billion-euro Austrian telecoms deal eyed: report — 14 January 2012, 23:44 CET

France Telecom and its partner Mid Europa are selling their Austrian mobile unit Orange to Hong Kong-based Hutchison in a one-billion-euro ($1.3-billion) deal, a press report said Saturday.

Europe steelmakers file complaints against China — 09 January 2012, 15:34 CET

European steel-makers have filed an anti-subsidy complaint against cut-rate China imports blamed for undermining the EU industry, the European Steel Association said Monday.