What's bringing China and the EU closer? | Inside Story

China and the EU are marking 50 years of diplomatic relations this month.
At the core of their partnership is trade.
They account for two of the biggest economies in the world, after the United States.
The Chinese Foreign Minister is visiting EU headquarters this week, as he seeks closer ties in what he's called a 'volatile' world.
The US, under President Trump, has increasingly turned to sweeping tariffs to get what it wants.
Although Beijing and Brussels are hoping to improve their economic ties, they have disagreements on a number of issues.
So, what will that mean for global trade and economic order?

Presenter: Adrian Finighan

Guests:

Karel Lannoo - CEO, Centre for European Policy Studies.

Victor Gao - Vice President, Center for China and Globalisation.

Raffaele Marchetti - Director, Center for International and Strategic Studies at LUISS University in Rome.

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