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China-EU Relations Explained: Trade, Tensions & Strategic Shifts

The European Union and China share one of the world’s most important — and most complicated — relationships. We break down the key areas of cooperation and conflict between these two global powers. From booming trade and climate collaboration to rising tensions over human rights, market access, and China’s ties with Russia — this is a relationship defined by both opportunity and strategic rivalry.

first published: Jul 2, 2025 02:16 pm