China Has to Contend With a Newly Assertive Europe Martin Longman 2 years ago FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting on the sidelines of a BRICS summit, in Brasilia, Brazil, November 13, 2019. Sputnik/Ramil Sitdikov/Kremlin via REUTERS Prime content is available to paid members, please join us 5 2 votes Article Rating