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London has moved rapidly, while Brussels has been first consumed and then near-paralysed by geopolitical issues. (Photo: UK Parliament)

Behind the UK-China-EU ménage à trois

"Let's stick together and make a golden decade for both our countries," said UK Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne.

Indeed, the "Osborne Doctrine" preceded President Xi Jinping's UK state visit in September, when the Chancellor visited China and announced the British government’s intention to make the UK China’s “best partner in the West.”

However, the foundation of the bilateral golden decade was set up in spring.

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

London has moved rapidly, while Brussels has been first consumed and then near-paralysed by geopolitical issues. (Photo: UK Parliament)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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