East Asia Forum·2 min read·hard
Can the EU escape its defensive crouch in competition with China?
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The European Union is grappling with how to shift its stance on China, moving away from a 'defensive crouch' toward a more assertive policy. European leaders are increasingly critical of past naivety regarding China's long-term geopolitical and economic ambitions.
European leaders have developed quite a talent for talking tough on China. In June 2026, the dominant centre–right European People’s Party issued a statement decrying ‘naivety’ towards China’s long-term ambitions and calling for an upgrading of exist... [5621 chars]
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