Beijing, 22/05/2001 (Agence Europe) - Commissioner Chris Patten arrived in China on Monday to take part in the ministerial meetings taking place this week between the EU Troika and the Chinese government, followed by a meeting of heads of state from the 25 ASEM countries. This five day visit coincides with Louis Michel's visit, (Belgium's Foreign Minister) which is largely part of the run-up to Belgium holding the next EU Presidency.
The meeting between the EU Troika (which Mr Michel will...