Europe and China were on course for a reset. Coronavirus changed all that. Analysis by lukemcgee
At a showpiece summit in September, the two are set to take a significant step forward in their economic and strategic relationship. At least that was the plan.China's response to covid-19 has left a bitter taste in the mouths of European officials. From draconian clampdowns on its own citizens to accusations of spreading misinformation in Europe, this crisis has been a reminder that closer engagement with China comes with risk.
Another German diplomat defended pressing on, saying that"China's influence is rising, but it's not one-sided. Obviously, China also needs Europe." This, Brussels officials hope, means it can pressure China on things like its position on human rights.For the EU, engagement with China is about more than money.
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