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China Distances Itself From Greenland Issue but Warns Against US Dependence
China maintains neutrality in Greenland dispute while state media urge Europe to reduce reliance on the U.S., highlighting that 64% of European arms imports come from the U.S., experts say.
- On January 21, 2026, China sought to distance itself from the Greenland dispute, with Guo Jiakun saying, `We have no intention of competing for influence with any country, nor would we ever do so.`
- U.S. President Donald Trump renewed a push to take control of Greenland and threatened tariffs starting February 1, rising to 25 percent on June 1 to pressure Denmark and allies.
- State-Run editorials urged Europe to pursue strategic autonomy and diversify partners, with the Global Times and China Daily arguing the Greenland episode reveals risks of dependence on Washington.
- A day after Trump's social-media threat, the 27 EU members held an emergency meeting and the eight targeted countries said they stand in full solidarity with Denmark and Greenland.
- Amid the row, Beijing balances neutrality with state media highlighting Europe's reliance on the US, including investors holding more than $10 trillion of U.S. Treasury bonds, which complicates decoupling.
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China Stresses Non-Interference but Warns Europe Against U.S. Dependence
China has officially distanced itself from the Greenland dispute, rejecting speculation that it would compete with the U.S. for influence in the Arctic. The remarks come after U.S. President Donald Trump’s bid to acquire Greenland from Denmark triggered unease among NATO members and prompted European policymakers to reconsider their traditional reliance on the United States […] The post China Stresses Non-Interference but Warns Europe Against U.…
China distances itself from Greenland issue but warns against US dependence
China rejected speculation on Wednesday that it would compete for influence in the West as a U.S. bid to take control of Greenland threatens to reshape the power dynamics of a decades-old transatlantic security alliance.
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- 45% of the sources lean Right
45% Right
L 22%
C 33%
R 45%
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