Beijing's Diplomatic Gamble in Brussels The upcoming visit of Chinese commerce chief Wang Wentao to Brussels has all the makings of a high stakes diplomatic gambit.
Tensions between Beijing and the European Union continue to simmer, with Wang's two day trip on June 29 30 serving as a test of China's willingness to engage with its largest trading partner in a meaningful way.
At the center of these tensions are long standing trade disputes that have left both sides wary of concessions.