Why didn't China join the EU that year? This brain hole is a bit big, and it may be better to learn geography first.
Of course, since we have asked, let's simply reply, why does China not join the EU?
Take a look at the geographical location. China is an Asian country, while the European Union is the meaning of the European Union of Nations. One is in Europe, the other is in Asia, and the eight poles can't be beaten, how to join?
The straight-line distance from China to Europe (taking Beijing to Frankfurt in Germany as an example) is about 7,355 kilometers. Just look at the distance, the EU has nothing to do with China.
Second, look at the economic disparity. It is said that the European Union was established on November 1, 1993, commonly known as the Maastricht Treaty, referred to as Mayo.
On February 7, 1992, the Maastricht Treaty was signed, and a council, committee and parliament were established to gradually transform from the joint development of the regional economy to the development of regional political and economic integration.
On 1 November 1993, the Maastricht Treaty entered into force, the European Union was formally established, and the three European communities were integrated into the European Union, marking the transition of the Community from an economic entity to an economic and political entity, while developing a common foreign and security policy and strengthening cooperation in judicial and internal affairs.
On the economy, the European Union in 1993 had a fairly strong economy. In terms of GDP, the EU reached 676 trillion dollars, which was already quite close to the United States at that time, with a GDP of 6$86 trillion, only about $100 billion more than the EU.
By comparison, China's GDP in 1993 was only $444.7 billion, and the EU's economy was 15 percent of China's2 times. Even if there is no distance gap, how to play?
Human beings are all disgusted with the poor and love the rich, if you are weak, it will bully you and look down on you, if you are strong, it will be nervous, it will want to pull you off the horse, otherwise, if you can't beat it, you will join.
Third, look at ideology and propositions. The EU is a capitalist country, while China is a socialist country. How could it possibly allow an alliance of capitalist countries to infiltrate a socialist country.
Moreover, the EU is not just an economic organization, but more like a community, diplomacy, military, justice, domestic affairs, are all concepts of community.
If it weren't for the establishment of the European Union, relying on the old foundation of European countries, European countries would have been silent for a long time, who would care about a declining country?
Besides, China is independent, isn't it developing very well now? You don't have to look at anyone's face, and you don't have to consult with other countries. Have the strength, have the right to speak, be independent, and do whatever you want, as long as it is in line with the interests of your country. The strong develop independently, and the weak report to the group for warmth.
European countries are not monolithic, united seem to be strong, but in fact loose, but not to the time when the tree falls and scatters, and the Europeans do not look at China in the first place, natural superiority and arrogance, it is impossible and does not intend to be on an equal footing with the Chinese, unless China shows a crushing trend!
But in any case, cooperation between China and the EU is still needed, for example, to make money together, then it can still be discussed, and the topic of joining the EU is too nonsense!