Beijing Review

Partnership Through Pragmatism

he Sino-European relationship has been relatively harmonious for approximately 30 years since the end of the Cold War. Differing political ideologies and some disagreements have not reduced either side’s appetite for cooperation. Last year was difficult and intense in comparison to previous ones, due to the European Parliament’s non-ratification of a comprehensive EU-China investment agreement, frictions regarding contradictory interpretations of human rights, and the China-Lithuania feud on Taiwanrelated issues.

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