Europe’s China Policy Has Taken a Sharp Turn. Where Will It Go Next?

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Europe’s China Policy Has Taken a Sharp Turn. Where Will It Go Next?

It will take a while for China to digest this meeting and the fact that the West appears united. But a growing negative European sentiment vis-a-vis China (including in business circles, in the media, and among certain politicians) might start to hurt Chinese interests in Europe.

By Philippe Le Corre

Published on Apr 14, 2022

China File

About the Author

Philippe Le Corre

Former Nonresident Senior Fellow, Europe Program

Philippe Le Corre was a nonresident senior fellow in the Europe Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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