China-Europe relations

While China tried to emphasize the potential for general cooperation, EU leaders made clear that their “top priority” is to end the war in Ukraine.

China’s past diplomatic efforts provide precedents and options for a more involved role in peacemaking in Ukraine.

In the short term, the tangible support that China can provide to Russia is limited, but the strategic implications are more profound.

2021 was a rough year for China-Europe relations. 2022 looks set to be even worse.

Insights from Tim Rühlig.

China’s foreign minister is limiting his European tour to friendlier ground, in hopes of halting a downward slide in China-Europe relations.

China tries to keep Germany a bright spot in its European relations, as an end to Angela Merkel’s lengthy tenure looms.

China’s dramatic response at the political level has not impacted its courtship of European businesses.

Insights from Rachel Tausendfreund.

The meeting highlighted continuing areas of friction between China and Europe, especially on market access and human rights.

From its original CEE outreach to Wang Yi’s recent trip, China’s pursuit of short-term goals has interfered with its long-term relations in Europe.

Wang Yi's trip to Europe had decidedly mixed results.