China hopes Europe will make 'rational choice' as transatlantic alliance shifts

Europe must be “independent” from the United States. This is the message that European political leaders have been repeating repeatedly once the undisputed animosity of the Trump administration has been confirmed towards much of Europe, including the EU itself. In this context, an idea that has been gaining strength in recent weeks is the possibility that Europe will prioritize its relations with China as an alternative to the United States in t…

Will the EU Navigate Towards China?

The transatlantic alliance, a cornerstone of the post-World War II global order, is experiencing a seismic shift. The once-unquestioned trust between the European Union and the United States is eroding, creating a vacuum that compels the EU to reassess its strategic calculations, particularly in its complex relationship with China. This evolving landscape raises a crucial question: will the EU, in its pursuit of “strategic autonomy,” lean toward…

China hopes Europe will make 'rational choice' as transatlantic alliance shifts

BEIJING: The European Union should safeguard its interests and make the "rational choice" of turning further towards China given the uncertainty generated by the new administration in the United States, China's state-run Global Times said in an editorial. The EU's trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, is due to lan

China hopes Europe will make ‘rational choice’ as transatlantic alliance shifts

BEIJING (Reuters) – The European Union should safeguard its interests and make the “rational choice” of turning further towards China given the uncertainty generated by the new administration in the United States, China’s state-run Global Times said in an editorial. The EU’s trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, is due to land in China this week after visiting the United States on Tuesday to soothe ties strained this month when both sides threatened reta…

Hope Europe makes a rational choice to turn further toward China

The future of China-EU relations depends on the joint efforts of both sides.

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