Shifting Paradigms

The text asks whether Chinese experts’ long-held views of the EU as an economic stabilizer and nonrival are shifting. It argues that while most still see Europe as weak yet useful, growing protectionism, US dependence, and the Ukraine war challenge this view. Experts blame Europe’s anxiety and misjudgment for tensions, urging it to make the correct choice. The conclusion warns that denying shared responsibility may further erode EU China relations.