Expectations that China will continue to dominate Asia economically and globally are less and less justified
Media mentions – China
If we were to restrict our cooperation with Taiwan now in anticipatory obedience to Beijing’s excessive claim to power, we would be degrading ourselves to the status of vassals
Reinhard Bütikofer comments on the elections in Taiwan and Germany’s economic dependence on China
Europe needs to find a balanced and united approach that both supports Taiwan in the face of external coercion while also working more closely with like-minded partners in Asia
China fears that a DPP administration re-elected under Lai would favor formal independence for Taiwan, a move Beijing threatens to prevent with military action
The EU got tired of the fact that China doesn’t take seriously its economic and security concerns: indeed, this Summit might be the most conflictual in terms of rhetoric
China is trying to improve its relationship with the EU without offering substantial concessions: this way, there’s a possibility for strategic adjustments but not for a real strategy change