Latest update: 08/10/2012 

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EU-China relations: a fair deal for all?

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The European Union is a key trading partner for China, and also the first source of imports for the Chinese. But is it a balanced relationship? Although Europe is counting on China to help solve the eurozone crisis, the EU member states are complaining about dumping, and asking for more reciprocity.

TALKING EUROPE

With our guests:

  • Xiaojuan Miao, EU correspondent, Xinhua News Agency;
  • Elmar Brok, German MEP, European People's Party.

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Programme produced by Salima Belhadj

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