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EU Urged to Leverage Market Power Against China

3/9/2026

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  • The European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) argues the EU should leverage its large market to gain concessions from China, noting China’s weakness creates opportunities.
  • China becomes more dependent on export markets due to fragility, while the U.S. tightens for Chinese firms, making Europe a key market for technology.
  • The report states the EU has underestimated its leverage and that China’s assertive international stance stems from domestic insecurities.