Brussels, 15/07/2005 (Agence Europe) - Speaking to the international press in Beijing on Thursday as part of his visit to China from 14 to 18 July (EUROPE 8991), the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, confirmed the recent statement by the Trade Commissioner, Peter Mandelson, on the recognition by the EU of the market economy status for China, stating that the "time is not yet right" for Brussels to grant this status. Mr Barroso indicated that China should offer more...