China and the EU

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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 'concerned' over Europe woes — 18 May 2012, 10:56 CET

Global powerhouse China is "very concerned" about the turmoil in Europe, Australia said, and will push for the world's leading economies to make a commitment to growth at the G20 summit in Mexico.

EU issues warning to carbon tax rebels China, India — 15 May 2012, 15:53 CET

The European Union on Tuesday gave China and India a month to comply with a new airline carbon emissions fee coming into effect across the bloc, or face penalties for flights in and out of Europe.

RAPEX in 2011 - guide — 08 May 2012, 14:03 CET

EU consumers want to be sure that the products - whether produced in the EU or imported from third-countries - are safe. The RAPEX 2011 Report shows that the EU's rapid alert system for non-food dangerous products ("RAPEX") is increasingly effective. Dangerous products are detected earlier and more effectively and are more promptly removed from the EU market. This process involves a chain of actions including upstream efforts to design out risks at source, better risk assessment and close co-operation between EU authorities, notably customs, to identify risks at the points of entry.

Fewer toxic toys and textiles in EU stores — 08 May 2012, 17:27 CET

Europe last year saw its first drop in the number of toxic toys and skin-irritating textiles stacked on its supermarket shelves, more than half of them made in China, the EU said on Tuesday.

EU offers energy partnership with China — 03 May 2012, 22:13 CET

The European Union on Thursday agreed to set up an energy "partnership" with China ensuring "open" access to each other's markets.

China signs deal to increase investments in Europe — 02 May 2012, 18:06 CET

China and Belgium set up an investment fund to pump more Chinese money into leading European firms Wednesday during a visit by premier-in-waiting Li Keqiang.

Energy, economy top EU talks with China's likely premier — 01 May 2012, 22:57 CET

China's premier-in-waiting Li Keqiang flew in to Brussels on Tuesday for a visit aimed at tightening the bond between the two trade giants with a slew of energy deals and economic pacts.

Energy, economy top EU talks with China's likely premier — 01 May 2012, 14:15 CET

China's likely next premier Li Keqiang will sign clean energy deals with the EU when he flies in Tuesday for a visit set to strengthen bonds between the two trade giants and tackle global economic issues.

EU urges 'restraint' in case of escaped China dissident — 30 April 2012, 15:59 CET

The European Union on Monday urged China to exercise "utmost restraint" in the case of escaped blind activist Chen Guangcheng.

EU fraud squad lauds results of 8-year Chinese imports probe — 19 April 2012, 14:11 CET

European Union anti-fraud investigators hailed Thursday the conclusion of an eight-year global probe into duty evasion on Chinese tube and pipe fittings.

Wen says China to 'firmly support' efforts to maintain euro — 18 April 2012, 21:42 CET

China will firmly support efforts to maintain the stability of the euro and the European economy, Premier Wen Jiabao told German Chancellor Angela Merkel Wednesday, state media said.

China confident in Italy economy, stresses reforms — 31 March 2012, 21:02 CET

China's Prime Minister Wen Jiabao said Saturday Italy could return to economic growth as long as it implements reforms, speaking at a Beijing meeting with Italian counterpart Mario Monti.

China Southern committed to Airbus orders: report — 30 March 2012, 14:17 CET

China Southern Airlines has no plans to cancel or delay its Airbus orders, Dow Jones Newswires reports, despite Chinese opposition to the EU airlines carbon emissions fee.

EU congratulates Hong Kong election winner — 26 March 2012, 13:17 CET

European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton on MOnday congratulated the winner of Hong Kong's leadership election, Leung Chun-ying, and called for deeper relations with the city.

WTO chief plays down China rare earth row — 16 March 2012, 11:14 CET

The head of the World Trade Organization on Friday played down a dispute over China's controls on exports of rare earth minerals, saying it was unlikely to escalate into a trade war.

EU WTO challenge to China's export restrictions on rare earths - guide — 13 March 2012, 22:00 CET

The European Union has launched a second challenge of China's export restrictions on raw materials including 17 rare earths, as well as tungsten and molybdenum. Together with the US and Japan, the EU formally requested dispute settlement consultations with China in the World Trade Organisation (WTO). This follows a successful EU challenge at the WTO on similar restrictions for other raw materials earlier this year.

A primer on rare earth minerals — 13 March 2012, 19:32 CET

Rare earth minerals, at the heart of a major trade dispute between China and the United States, the European Union and Japan, are coveted natural resources used in high-tech items ranging from iPhones to missiles.

China 'to deal' with WTO complaint over earth minerals — 13 March 2012, 22:01 CET

China said Tuesday that it would "properly deal" with a complaint by the United States, European Union and Japan over rare earth minerals, but defended its right to restrict exports of the elements.

Obama slams China in WTO action over rare earth metals — 13 March 2012, 21:20 CET

President Barack Obama Tuesday hit out at China for limiting exports of rare earth elements used in high-tech goods, as the United States, European Union and Japan jointly accused Beijing of breaking trade rules.

US seeks WTO action on China's rare earth controls — 13 March 2012, 15:05 CET

The United States on Tuesday joined the EU and Japan in a complaint at the World Trade Organization against Chinese controls on exports of rare earths, the chief US trade negotiator said.

WTO action filed on China's rare earth controls — 13 March 2012, 16:48 CET

The United States, European Union and Japan teamed up Tuesday to lay assault to China's controls on exports of rare earth minerals, which are crucial in high-tech manufacturing.

Chinese diplomat sees airlines turning to Boeing over EU tax — 12 March 2012, 16:20 CET

A senior Chinese diplomat said it "makes sense" for Chinese airlines to shun aircraft made in Europe, owing to an EU tax on aircraft emissions, the Wall Street Journal reports.

EADS chief says China blocks Airbus deals over EU carbon tax — 09 March 2012, 09:12 CET

China has blocked purchases of Airbus planes by Chinese companies in reaction to a disputed European carbon tax, the head of Airbus' parent company EADS said Thursday.

Hong Kong Airlines may cancel A380 order: report — 01 March 2012, 10:29 CET

Hong Kong Airlines may cancel an order for 10 Airbus superjumbo A380 jets, a report said Thursday, as Chinese opposition to the European Union's airlines carbon emissions fee intensifies.

China links EU trade probe with eurozone debt help — 23 February 2012, 16:23 CET

China said Thursday a European investigation into imports of Chinese-made specialised steel products would "undermine" efforts to combat the eurozone crisis.