Panel Stresses Need for Greater Trust in EU-China Ties

Bled, 10 September - Deep distrust in EU-China relations and the persistent fear of the "Chinese threat" in Europe dominated the debate "The EU and China: Strategic Partners and Competitors" held as part of the Bled Strategic Forum on Saturday.

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Viorel Isticioaia Budura, managing director for Asia and Pacific at the European External Action Service, attends a debate on EU-China ties at the Bled Strategic Forum.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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Zhou Hong, the head of the Institute of European Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, attends a debate on EU-China relations at the Bled Strategic Forum.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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Fu Ying, China's deputy foreign minister (pictured) attends a debate on EU-China relations at the Bled Strategic Forum.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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