Xi Jinping’s Call for EU Partnership Masks China’s Strategic Ambitions Amid Global Turmoil

As China marks half a century of diplomatic ties with the European Union, President Xi Jinping took center stage in Beijing to champion a vision of partnership promising “greater global stability.” But beyond the polished rhetoric lies a calculated push by an authoritarian regime intent on expanding its influence while undermining Western unity. How long will Washington tolerate Europe dancing to Beijing’s tune while American sovereignty and security hang in the balance? China's Growing Influence: A Threat Disguised as Cooperation In meetings with EU heavyweights Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa, Xi painted China and the EU as bastions...