The European Union was today attacked for making poor progress in its efforts to encourage China to stamp out human rights abuses, and has been branded a hostage to China.
The allegation, made by human rights campaigners, Amnesty International, comes two days before EU and Chinese leaders meet in Beijing and comes as an embarrassment as the EU tries to deepen ties with the emerging super-power.
"Until now, the European Union has been held hostage to China's insistence on mutual re...
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