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Von Ning Wang
 
         
         
         
         
         
        While Washington attempts to establish contact with China on many levels, Brussels is not really willing to talk to Beijing. Not even when the Chinese security advisor or the minister of defense are already in Europe for other meetings. This threatens to put the EU out of touch. Even within Europe, resentment is stirring.
Von Frank Sieren
 
        