EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said that the EU is not afraid of the rise of China. Wrote about him about it blog.
The EU is not afraid of China’s rise, he said, but Europe knows that the history of tomorrow’s world will also depend on how Beijing uses its power.
Borrell urged China to take responsibility for peace and security, emphasizing that the international community must address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and address climate change.
He argues that despite the strength of the economic relations between the two sides, there is an imbalance between the PRC and the EU.
Former Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning statedHe said China is ready to negotiate a political solution to the crisis in Ukraine with the EU and hopes European politicians will show “strategic independence and wisdom”.
Mao said China expects the EU to show political wisdom and take decisive action to ensure long-term stability in Europe.