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.

EU expresses concern over growing protectionism in China — 17 March 2010, 16:35 CET

The European Union said Wednesday it was concerned about growing protectionism and unequal treatment for European firms in China, but criticised public pressure on Beijing to revalue the yuan.

Prodi passes on pipelines, board seats to teach in China — 17 March 2010, 10:04 CET

There were board seats and Vladimir Putin's offer to head up an oil pipeline project, but former European Commission president and Italian premier Romano Prodi opted for teaching in China.

Court backs EU anti-dumping duties on Chinese shoes — 04 March 2010, 18:01 CET

Europe's General Court ruled on Thursday that a decision to impose anti-dumping measures on shoes from China and Vietnam was sound.

Global cyberattacks hit firms, governments: NetWitness — 19 February 2010, 04:27 CET

Hackers have created a "dangerous new" network of virus-infected computers in 2,500 businesses and government agencies around the world, a US Internet security firm warned Thursday.

EU opens anti-dumping probe into Chinese paper — 18 February 2010, 17:19 CET

The European Commission took fresh aim Thursday at Chinese goods on the European market, opening an anti-dumping probe into imports of fine art paper.

Global cyberattacks hit firms, governments: report — 18 February 2010, 11:10 CET

Coordinated cyberattacks launched from Europe and China breached computers at firms and government agencies worldwide in the past 18 months, The Wall Street Journal reports.

US, EU chambers call for transparency in Rio case — 12 February 2010, 12:02 CET

US and European business leaders in China on Friday called for transparency in the prosecution of four employees of mining giant Rio Tinto on industrial espionage charges.

Euro-MPs urge China, India, Russia to pressure Myanmar — 11 February 2010, 22:54 CET

Members of the European Parliament urged China, India and Russia Thursday to use their might to pressure Myanmar to improve human rights and called on them to stop supplying arms to the regime.

US, EU call for jailed China dissident's release — 11 February 2010, 03:02 CET

The United States and the European Union on Thursday called for the immediate release of leading Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo after his 11-year jail term was upheld on appeal.

Prodi to teach at China business school — 10 February 2010, 11:58 CET

Former European Commission president and Italian prime minister Romano Prodi has accepted a one-year professorship at a top business school in China.

Taiwan air force to get three helicopters from Europe — 05 February 2010, 16:36 CET

Taiwan's air force is to get three rescue helicopters from Airbus sister company Eurocopter, in a move that could worsen Chinese anger over military sales to the island.

EU defends shoe levy after China launches WTO complaint — 04 February 2010, 16:59 CET

The European Commission on Thursday defended its penalty taxes on Chinese shoe imports as "the right thing to do" after Beijing launched acomplaint with the WTO.

EU defends shoe levy after China launches WTO complaint — 04 February 2010, 13:22 CET

The European Commission on Thursday defended its penalty taxes on Chinese shoe imports as "the right thing to do" after Beijing launched a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

China launches WTO complaint against EU shoe levy — 04 February 2010, 11:42 CET

Beijing on Thursday launched a complaint with the World Trade Organisation over European Union penalty taxes on imports of Chinese shoes it said violated WTO rules.

EU anti-piracy force welcomes China interest — 02 February 2010, 19:17 CET

A commander of the European Union's naval force off Somalia's lawless coast welcomed Tuesday China's interest in playing a greater role in anti-piracy operations there.

EU's Ashton avoids questions on US-China row — 31 January 2010, 15:37 CET

The European Union's foreign policy supremo Catherine Ashton declined to be drawn on a row between China and the United States over US arms sales to Taiwan Sunday.

China urges EU to lift arms embargo — 28 January 2010, 10:02 CET

China urged the European Union on Thursday to lift its arms embargo on the Asian nation to boost relations, after the bloc's Spanish presidency said it was reconsidering the ban.

Spanish EU presidency mulls lifting China arms embargo — 26 January 2010, 13:32 CET

The European Union's Spanish presidency is considering whether to lift the bloc's arms embargo on China, Spain's Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos said Tuesday.

EU parliament calls on China to release dissident Liu Xiaobo — 21 January 2010, 15:02 CET

The European parliament called on Thursday for the immediate release of prominent jailed Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo, accusing Beijing of judicial harassment.

Six powers count on unity to check Iran nuclear ambitions — 21 January 2010, 13:02 CET

Six international powers are counting on unity to check Iran's nuclear ambitions, according to a European diplomat who expects China to drop its opposition to new sanctions for fear of isolation.

Commissioner concerned about China Internet policy — 14 January 2010, 21:49 CET

EU Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes expressed concern Thursday about Internet policy in China, as search giant Google threatens to pull out, underlining the importance of an open network.

Polish roads lobby accuses Chinese of dumping — 05 January 2010, 13:57 CET

Poland's motorway constructors have levelled claims of unfair competition against a Chinese group which cracked their country's highways market, a letter obtained by AFP on Tuesday said.

EU condemns China's execution of Briton — 29 December 2009, 15:02 CET

The European Union condemned Tuesday China's decision to execute a reportedly mentally ill British man, and expressed regret that Beijing had ignored calls for his sentence to be commuted.

Chinese ship heads to safe port after pirate attack: EU — 28 December 2009, 10:42 CET

A Chinese cargo ship with 25 crew members aboard was heading for a safe port after being released by pirates off the coast of Somalia, the European Union naval force in the region said Monday.

EU criticises Chinese dissident's sentence — 25 December 2009, 12:17 CET

The Swedish EU presidency condemned Friday a Beijing court's decision to jail Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo for 11 years, saying it raised concerns about freedom of speech and right to a fair trial in China.