Last October saw the launch of a European Union probe designed to determine whether Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) benefitted unfairly from state subsidies. Many saw this as the culmination of European Commission efforts under President Ursula von der Leyen to pursue EU autonomy in green technologies vis-à-vis China. However, with barely two months left until … Read more
When the leaders of EU countries gather in Brussels for a summit on December 14 and 15, they will turn to their two most trusted representatives for advice on whether to impose further sanctions on Chinese companies. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel have just returned from a … Read more
The first in-person China-EU summit since 2019 convened in Beijing on December 7. There were no major outcomes, only markedly pessimistic statements coming from the European side. With grievances mounting, from market access and dumping concerns to China’s support for Russia, is there any hope for China-EU relations? The Diplomat’s Shannon Tiezzi interviews Theresa Fallon, … Read more
Does China value its relationship with Europe? Given the significance of mutual economic ties – second only to those with the United States – the answer should be an unambiguous yes. But Beijing’s diplomacy toward the continent says otherwise. Despite numerous high-profile visits to China by European leaders, from France’s Emmanuel Macron to Germany’s Olaf … Read more
Advertisement Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has triggered an unprecedented reshuffling of Eurasian geopolitics, and Central Asia is a testbed for emerging strategic shifts. A number of external powers are vying for influence in the region, and the EU is definitely one of them. Could Central Asia become a battlefield between China and the West? In … Read more
Advertisement China has abruptly canceled a visit to Beijing by the European Union’s top diplomat, the EU said Wednesday, amid ongoing disagreements between the two powers over trade, human rights and the Ukraine war. Josep Borrell, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, was due to arrive in China on July 10 … Read more
Advertisement The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This conversation with Dr. Klaus Mühlhahn – president of Zeppelin University and author of numerous publications on China, including “Making China Modern: From the Great Qing to Xi Jinping” … Read more