# EU-China Relations
Latest news and articles about EU-China Relations
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The 'Have-it-All' Dilemma: Can Europe Pivot to Protectionism Without Losing China?
Europe is navigating a volatile transition from free trade to protective industrial policy as it grapples with internal divisions and economic anxiety. While Brussels introduces new regulatory barriers to counter Chinese dominance, member states like Germany warn that aggressive protectionism could jeopardize vital export markets.
Tit-for-Tat Tech: Beijing Blacklists European Defense Giants in Growing Trade Spat
China has imposed export bans on seven European defense and aerospace entities, citing national security concerns. The move, targeting major firms in Belgium, Germany, and the Czech Republic, marks a significant tightening of Beijing’s grip on dual-use supply chains amid deteriorating relations with the European Union.
The Accidental Kingmaker: How Washington’s Geopolitics Fuel Beijing’s Energy Dominance
As Middle Eastern conflicts drive up global energy prices, Western nations are accelerating their green transitions only to find themselves more dependent on China's dominant renewable energy supply chains. This shift highlights a strategic dilemma where escaping fossil fuel volatility requires deepening ties with Beijing's green technology sector.