EU turns up the heat on China after hybrid car deal

The European Union's surprise deal with China on hybrid cars last week was expected to ease pressure on Beijing. Instead, Brussels is preparing to tighten its crackdown on Chinese trade practices. EU officials say the deal proved that their threats are finally producing results. They now believe they have found a two-track formula: keep talking, but keep pushing. Intensive dialogue with Beijing is seen as useful and will continue. At the same time, the EU will press ahead with efforts to counter unfair Chinese trade practices.