EU-China Relations: Competition and Partnership

The study aims to analyze the current state of relations between China and the EU, including the balance of partnership and competition, common interests, and stronger connections. It also seeks to provide a comprehensive analysis of the current state of the relationship between China and the EU, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Hence, the study delves on a multitude of topics including China's human rights record, policies on intellectual property, and state-owned enterprises, as well as its growing military and economic influence in the world. The study also investigates the EU’s objectives to build a constructive and cooperative relationship with China based on mutual respect and understanding, as well as the actions that both sides implement to address global challenges through international organizations such as the WTO and the UN. The study examines the economic ties between China and the EU, including trade and investment flows. The direction and flow of trade and investments will be explored by referring to statistics from international organizations, especially the World Bank. Literature review on economic, commercial and political cooperation between the EU and China will focus on primary and secondary sources. It is important for both sides to continue to engage in dialogue and cooperation to strengthen their trade relationship and address issues such as market access, level playing field, human rights, and intellectual property rights. For a successful pursuit of these objectives, the EU needs to develop a single rhetoric and adopt common policies.