European Union and China

The EU and China are two major players on the world stage, accounting for 30% of trade and nearly a quarter of the world's population. This text provides a comprehensive analysis of their relationship, covering political-strategic, economic, and individual interactions. It explores the historical context, theoretical perspectives, and future prospects of the relationship, highlighting the mutual interests and common stake in global governance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 219 pages
Publication date: 20 December 2018
Publisher: Macmillan Education UK

The European Union (EU) and China are two of the most significant players on the global stage, accounting for 30% of trade and nearly a quarter of the world's population. Despite their differences in political systems and values, they have developed a close and regular set of interactions at multiple levels, from political-strategic to economic and individual. This accessible text provides a comprehensive analysis of the EU-China relationship, exploring its historical background, key dimensions, and theoretical perspectives. It examines trade and monetary policy, security, culture, and society, and explores the relative merits of different theoretical perspectives. The authors also outline what is next for this complex, ever-changing relationship, highlighting the success of each partner in persuading the other of changing their position(s) for key strategic interests. The book is an ideal companion for upper undergraduate and postgraduate students on Politics, International Relations, and European Studies courses.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 232 x 168 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781137308290
Edition number: 1st ed. 2019