The book provides an in-depth analysis of EU-China cooperation mechanisms with a focus on
efforts to jointly address global challenges. It zooms in on the cooperation mechanisms for
addressing three specific global challenges that rank high on the bilateral agenda: mitigating
climate change controlling nuclear non-proliferation and addressing the poverty-insecurity
nexus. From this empirical analysis the book assesses the characteristics and challenges of
the EU's emerging network diplomacy model of dealing with strategic external relations.
