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EU Faces Dilemma: Balance Ties with China and US

4/10/2025

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The European Union grapples with a critical choice: nurturing its economic relationship with China or aligning politically with the US. Analyst Xu Qinduo urges the EU to seek strategic autonomy and constructive engagement, cautioning against severing ties with China, which is vital for global trade and innovation. He champions multilateral cooperation over isolationist policies.

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The European Union grapples with a critical choice: nurturing its economic relationship with China or aligning politically with the US. Analyst Xu Qinduo urges the EU to seek strategic autonomy and constructive engagement, cautioning against severing ties with China, which is vital for global trade and innovation. He champions multilateral cooperation over isolationist policies.