EU Says China Trade Relations 'Not Sustainable'
Following a meeting of the College of Commissioners on EU-China relations, the Commission reaffirmed its standing doctrine of "de-risking, not decoupling" from China — drawing a firm line between strategic caution and full economic separation.
The bloc offered a measured but pointed acknowledgment of Beijing's role in global affairs: "China is a critical partner, and engagement and dialogue will continue," the statement read.
Yet that diplomatic tone was quickly tempered by a stark assessment of the relationship's trajectory.
"The current state of the trade and investment relationship is not sustainable. As economic and security interests become ever more intertwined, both dimensions will require a more robust and coherent response," the statement said.
The Commission indicated Friday's high-level discussions would directly shape its policy agenda in the weeks ahead, feeding into deliberations at two major upcoming summits — the G7 gathering in France and the European Council meeting in June — where the bloc's China strategy is expected to face renewed scrutiny from member states and global partners alike.
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