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Reports on China's issuance of its first European Union policy paper. Highlighting of China's diplomatic idea of 'active participation'; Significance of the paper to China's foreign relations; Setting of clear objectives in developing China-European Union relations in the political, economic and cultural fields.

The article focuses on the policy paper "EU-China: Closer Partners, Growing Responsibilities" released by the European Commission in China. The policy paper was unveiled to emphasize a new agenda for bilateral relations in the future. It also points out the importance of fair competition and the responsibilities of China as a global economic and political power.

Comments on the progress of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union (EU). Release of China's first-ever policy paper on the EU in October 2003; Difficulties with the Chinese policy; Suggestions to facilitate and deepen the relationship between China and the EU; Action of China and the EU as two structuring poles of a cooperative Eurasia.