EU-China relations – the challenge of combining principles and pragmatism
Blog by Geoffrey Harris, European Parliament veteran and Professor at College of Europe in Bruges, addresses the relation between the European Union and China as well as its significance for the future of European integration.
- China has always been a strong supporter of European integration but since the beginning of the relationship in the 1970s, EU-China relations face the challenge of combining principles and pragmatism. In an era of uncertainty, this relationship can be a source of stability.
The full article is available on BlogActiv.eu.
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