Could Trump’s return to power in US widen EU rifts over China?
The bloc is likely to come under increasing pressure to pick sides in the rivalry between Washington and Beijing, a panel in Shenzhen heard
In recent years the bloc has increasingly focused on the competitive aspects of the relationship – having dubbed Beijing a systemic rival – while trying to balance its desire to maintain positive economic relations.
Most of the bloc’s members are strong supporters of Ukraine, and Beijing’s close ties with Moscow have caused intense distrust despite its repeated denials it is providing support to the Russian war effort.
“The EU may aim to keep a positive relationship with the US while continuing its economic cooperation with China. However, under Trump’s administration, Washington is likely to push the EU to choose sides between Washington and Beijing,” Feng told the event at the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Shenzhen campus.