Introduction, Europe and China: a maturing relationship? / Roland Vogt -- Part I. Europe and China in a changing international order -- 1. Challenges and opportunities in EU-China relations / Xinning Song -- 2. Problematizing "constructive engagement" in EU-China policy / Chengxin Pan -- 3. Limitations for Europe's partnership with China / Roland Vogt -- 4. From client status to strategic partnership: China's changing perceptions of Europe / Li Wang -- 5. An anatomy of European and US perspectives on China in the international system / Reuben Wong -- Part II. New issues and dimensions -- 6. Human rights and EU-China relations / Ting Wai -- 7. China's expanding role in Africa and implications for the EU / Linda Jakobson and Jacob Wood -- 8. Global warming politics: the EU, China, and climate change / Richard Balme -- 9. Energy issues in the EU and Taiwan / Steve Wood -- 10. Sino-Vatican relations and the intermediary roles of Hong Kong and Macau / Beatrice Leung -- Conclusion, Europe and China after the global financial crisis / Roland Vogt -- Notes -- References -- Index.