China policy reviewed

After losing its most effective point of leverage over China, new plans are on the table to bolster the EU's "valuable" political dialogue and 115 billion euro trade relationship with the world's most populous country.

External relations Commissioner Chris Patten, yesterday (10 September) unveiled a six point plan which it is hoped will set the agenda for the EU and China in the next two to three years.

Mr Patten told a press conference that the new plan, which covers trade and po...