Europe’s fears about China trade threat miss the point
Europe's leadership is concerned about China's economic dominance, attributing it to subsidies, technology theft, and industrial policies. Former EU official Cecilia Malmstrom advocates for a new European strategy to counter China's aggressive trade practices. However, the author argues that blaming China's competitiveness on subsidies and overproduction is a misdirection, urging Europe to instead examine its own competitive shortcomings. AI