Despite the war in Ukraine, a majority of Europeans still see China predominantly as “a necessary partner,” according to the poll of more than 6,000 people in 11 E.U. member states
The poll conducted by Jana Puglierin and Pawel Zerka analyses what European citizens currently think about Europe’s place in the world and its relationship to other powers
The Taiwan or China question is still very abstract to European citizens
Pawel Zerka comments on how Europeans feel about the United States and China, according to the latest report he wrote with Jana Puglierin based on a survey conducted in 11 EU Member States
Our competition with China is primarily on the tech side, a domain where Western freedom and democracy serve as the main drivers of innovation
We must reduce Europe’s dependencies when it comes to technology and energy as well as defense. If we give up, we will depend on China for green technology and the US for defense.
I tend to disagree with the prevailing opinion suggesting that a multipolar Middle East could be positive, and that peaceful coexistence with Russia and China in the region is feasible
Cinzia Bianco discusses China and Russia’s penetration into the voids left by the US in the Middle East.
By reducing technological dependence on external actors, the EU can increase its ability to protect critical technologies and ensure its own security and economic prosperity
I believe that foreign policy is also becoming increasingly important for domestic policy decisions and that citizens are directly affected
Jana Puglierin talks about the G7 summit, Europe’s relationship with China and the current state of the Russian war on Ukraine
Alicia Bachulska talks about Wang Yi’s meeting with President Putin and China’s involvement in the war
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine had a sorting effect in Europe when it comes to China
