China is an “essential partner” or “main comfortable” to face the greatest challenges of our time (In 1945?? At this point, it depends on whom it is asked. Donald Trump returned The White House has provoked earthquake changes around the world, forcing countries to reconsider their alliances and competitions in a desperate refuge against the president’s policies.
In particular, the same High fees It is now seriously considering that the business flows and distribution chains they believed in the last decades are going to crash overnight, which occurs Uncountable destruction.
As far as the EU is concerned, the export -based power and the definite safety of the free market, Trump fees have been slapped. In spite of the surprise ReverseFrom the White House, the volume will be subject to a base ratio of 10%. Besides, Steel, aluminum and cars are 25%under tax penalties. Trump has threatened to impose higher fees on pharmaceutical products made abroad, the most precious sector, Europeans.
Atlantic relationships drown in a verteginus rhythm, increasingly in the US market, Brussels hunts economic opportunities They can somewhat offset the shakes unleashed by Trumpal.
China has emerged as a future option. Thanks to a wide middle and highly rich middle class, therefore, the higher the ability to allow products produced abroad, China refers to a profitable business partner It can provide new customers and new investments to European companies, what they need in the country’s growth stagnation Political rebellion abroad.
In 2023, The US was the main place of products made in the EU (501 900 million euros), China (223.5 billion euros) Eurostal. However, after the United States (346.7 billion euros), China contributed to most items (516.2 billion euros).
A few days after Trump appeared in Garden de Los Roses, he expressed his self “Mutual charges”, Ursula Van der Leinen maintained a phone call with Chinese Prime Minister Li Kiang to talk about bilateral issues and the status of the world economy.
“In response to the general disruption caused by US fees Europe and ChinaLike the world’s largest two markets, Support the strong and updated business setting, reasonable, reasonable Based on equal conditions, “the European Commission said Official reading.
The The version released by Beijing was very confident And highlighted the “standard growth stimulation” in relationships. “China is ready to work with the European region to promote solid and stable growth of relations between China and the European Union,” Lion Ter Lyon told Lion Ter Lain.
This exchange of explicit criticisms for Trump’s policies (described as “economic harassment”), and the leaders immediately fed the speculation that the leaders are planting the seeds of an attitude.
From the laineWhen it is TheyPrimer The order led to a new policy that chooses from China, which has softened its tone in recent months. Now, the Commission leader wants to talk about a “Transaction” foreign policy To “construct” with Beijing.
Concept Diplomacy A few days later, he stressed when he met President Xi Jinping, who flew to the Pedro Chancellor Sanchez Beijing, the head of the Spanish government. Sanchez described China as an “essential partner” to overcome the challenges of modernity, and called for the side of the conflict approach.
On Friday, the Commission gave additional messages: Brussels and Beijing agreed to re -read the “price duties” (minimum prices) option. Electric vehiclesMade in China. This is the option Raised several times Last year, but the lack of progress was abandoned wisdom. Diplomats of member states have traditionally been divided into how to handle China, and have noticed events. Without urgency to broadcast the verdict.
“European Union wants to be a trusted partner in the world and see“A diplomat, spoke in an unknown position.” In that respect, a discussion with China is emerging because China sees us differently. I don’t think the European approach to China has completely changed, but the wind moves. “
A true conflict
Geological political winds may move, but not everyone is blowing in favor of China. Earl this week, Ukrainian President Volodimir Jelensky, AdvertisementOr his army That his army was captured Two Chinese citizens He fought with Russia in the Ukrainian territory. He then declared that his government had gathered “accurate data”, which indicates that More than 150 Chinese citizens They joined the Moscow side.
AdvertisementUkrainian security services say that Chinese citizens have been recruited by Russia even on social networks, but they are unable to verify whether Beijing’s federal government is aware of or engaged in this operation.
“I think the US should focus on what is happening today. After that, we expect this is another country that militarily supported Russia’s invasion in Ukraine – on the side of Russia. This is another thing after the army of Iran and North Korea“, They die in green.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs claims No “real base” for claims. “Allow the Chinese government to underline its citizens from the armed conflict,” said Ministry spokesman Lynn Jian.
In Brussels, the news came a few hours later Van Der Lain will speak with Prime Minister LiLike the bottom of the reality that turned off the excitement of the potential attitude.
AdvertisementOver the past three years, the European Union was stunned by Beijing’s industrial position in the large -scale invasion of Ukraine, which refers to the “crisis” Association “Without Limits” G Jinping and Wladimir Putin established. G is expected to attend May 9 celebrations in Moscow with Putin’s call. Instead, he refused to travel to Belgium for Julio European-China Summit.
The top representative, Gaza kallasHe has no doubt about his frustration. “It is clearly China is the main convenience of Russia’s war. Without Chinese support, Russia could not fight the war in the amount of fighting with him. We see that 80% of double -utility products enters Russia via China“Kallas said that the Western sanctions were stopped.” If China really wants to stop support, it can have an impact. “
Something short Beijing’s friendship with Moscow It has joined the continuous grievances and tensions of submerging UE-China relations for historical minimum.
Other tensions have to be exported in large quantities of low -quarted goods made in China, the Serious use of state grants Security Terms that prevent European access to the Chinese market to harm foreign competitors, Surveillance Citizens and private companies, management of Gov -19 infections, aggressive behavior Tawan sceneUjur minorities in the Sinjiang region, human rights violations, cyber attacks and misinformation campaigns.
AdvertisementIt is not very possible Any coordination between Brussels and Beijing to deal with Trump’s fees Solve this length – and unconnected – the range of open nodes depends on all the complexity and the factors that escape from the control of the EU.
Although some leaders, such as the Spanish Point Pedro Sanchez and the Hungarian Victor Orban argue that they should restore relationships, others are deeply suspicious. The coalition agreement of the next German government led by Freederick Mers says: “We must recognize that the components of the formal competition are now in the forefront As a result of the actions of China. “
Conflicts in the public speech – demanding close cooperation with bad criticism – involve consistent inconvenience in finding Common and balanced action on China in 27 member states. Even if Beijing has established itself next to the same country, its main adversary -Russia, and the European Union will be looking for new allies to deal with Trump’s disruption. It is a completely different issue that these alliances are fake in true -shared values or opportunist practicalism.
“Current business conversations with China are not trying to work more closely with Beijing: Using this strategic moment this uncertainty to negotiate new conditions A new dedication to China, ”said Aligja Pachulka, a member of the European Foreign Board (ECFR).
Advertisement“It’s not about getting back to us. The EU wants to get some Beijing offers, Standards or local content requirements that are applicable to technical transfer from China are trying to guarantee the higher value for the European economy. It is not yet clear whether Beijing will be ready for it. “
