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Economist Alicia García Herrero paints a grim picture of Europe’s relationship with China amidst Macron’s Beijing visit. She highlights the EU’s ballooning trade deficit with China, projected to hit €400 billion, with little hope of improvement due to Beijing’s leverage. Europe’s vulnerability in critical mineral supply chains necessitates alliances, particularly with Japan. García Herrero argues that China seeks to exploit French influence, specifically concerning Taiwan and challenging the existing international order, suggesting a strategic alignment aimed at achieving China’s goals, not mutual benefit.
