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European Parliament adopts tougher stance on China, citing industrial threat

The European Parliament has adopted a report calling for a significantly tougher stance on China, labeling Beijing an "existential threat" to the EU's industry. The report, which passed with a substantial majority, urges stronger actions against China, including a continuous European naval presence and joint exercises in the Taiwan Strait. While not directly binding, this vote reflects a hardening consensus in Brussels regarding China's policies and its role as an enabler of Russia. AI

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European Parliament adopts tougher stance on China, citing industrial threat

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Finbarr Bermingham ·

    ‘No more dumping, no more spying’: European Parliament hardens line on China

    The European Parliament voted for a significantly tougher China position on Wednesday, despite strong and long-standing lobbying from Beijing to tone down its official stance. The chamber backed stronger actions against Beijing, stating it is a “decisive enabler” of Russia, calli…