The summit exposed fundamental imbalances that threaten the sustainability of EU-China relations. Europe's massive €305 billion trade deficit demonstrates how China benefits disproportionately while European companies face restricted market access and unfair competition from subsidized Chinese firms. China's continued support for Russia's war machine makes it complicit in undermining European security.
The summit represents a critical opportunity to reset EU-China relations on more balanced terms. Europe's €305 billion trade deficit with China demands immediate attention, and Beijing must open its markets to European firms while ending retaliatory measures on EU exports. China's continued support for Russia's war machine threatens global security and undermines the international order.
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China offers Europe stability and partnership in an increasingly turbulent world marked by US protectionism and trade wars. The relationship has delivered mutual benefits for 50 years, and interdependency should be viewed as an opportunity rather than a risk. Decoupling and building walls will only lead to self-isolation and reduced prosperity for both sides.
China offers Europe a stable partnership amid global uncertainty, especially as the US imposes steep tariffs on the EU. The relationship should focus on mutual benefits and complementary strengths rather than artificial barriers. Interdependency creates opportunities, not risks, and both sides must resist protectionist pressures to maintain productive cooperation.
Western attempts to contain China through trade barriers and political pressure reflect outdated thinking that threatens global stability. The EU's massive trade with China proves mutual benefit, and economic interdependence creates prosperity rather than risk. Europe should focus on cooperation instead of following America's confrontational approach.
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