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This article describes China’s political, economic and military interests in the Mediterranean. The text’s author concludes that Beijing’s political and economic influence in the region will continue to grow, and that China will most certainly be strengthening its military presence in the Mediterranean and beyond. Given the potential implications for the EU, the author suggests it would be highly desirable for the Union to speak with one voice on related foreign and security policy issues. However, this would entail revisions of the Lisbon Treaty, which for the time being remains highly unlikely.