Europe and China have always been closely linked to each other. Although China missed the opportunity of the industrial revolution and left it in a state of poverty and backwardness for a long time, this did not change Europe's attitude towards China.
On the contrary, due to the lag in China's development, it became the prey of the old and new imperialist countries in Europe. In the face of such a new rise in power, the attitudes of European countries are complex and diverse, and they are all trying to find ways to interact with China.
At a time of tension between China and the United States, European countries are faced with a difficult choice: do they choose to continue to cooperate with China, or choose to stand with the United States? This is undoubtedly a question that makes them hesitate.
Frank Zelin: The rules of the game in the West are about to be changed, and China has become a discourse The advent of the century of global equality is changing the rules of the world game set by the West.
China has transformed from a subjugated player to a dominant player in the competition. Unlike Trump's policy of China and Europe, what China has brought to Europe is not only economic cooperation, but also cultural and ideological exchanges.
Such a win-win situation will inject new impetus into global peace and prosperity.
In the relations between Europe and the United States, the atmosphere of disharmony is becoming stronger and stronger. On June 24, the major European stock indexes exceeded 3%, the three major U.S. stock indexes also exceeded 2%, and the Dow Jones exceeded 700 points, resulting in a collective setback in Europe and the United States.
The immediate cause of this catastrophe was the announcement by the United States of new tariffs worth $3.1 billion on Europe, the United States and the United Kingdom. However, in the long run, such friction is not good for global sustainable development.
1. China plays a pivotal role in the global fight against the pandemic, and its complete and efficient industrial system has attracted widespread attention around the world. During the pandemic, China's industrial system played a key role and made a significant contribution to the global fight against the pandemic.
Second, China's scientific and technological research and development strength has reached the world's top level. As China continues to make progress in the development of a vaccine for the coronavirus, China's role in the pandemic is irreplaceable.
This once again proves China's strength and leading position in the field of scientific and technological innovation.
Despite the efforts of the United States to push Europe to limit technology exports to China, the era of information asymmetry and technological blockade is fading. China has successfully broken through the shackles of island chains and discrimination, and has faced the world with tolerance and maturity.
So how will Europe present itself as a global image?
3. Europe's Dilemma after World War II: After the end of World War II, Britain and France paid a huge price because of their appeasement policies, losing their status as maritime hegemons and world economic centers.
At the same time, the German Empire was dismembered and shattered after its defeat.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Europe had hoped for the light of day, but found itself being manipulated by the United States. Europe's weakness stems from a number of reasons, not the least of which are declining economic power, backward domestic policies, and old dreams of superiority in the past.
Despite the best efforts of the empire, the local war did not bring any substantial benefits to Britain, but rather greatly damaged its international image. A few decades later, Britain also withdrew from the international scene.
4. Temptation or snooping? The Czech foreign minister's visit is just a microcosm of Europe's constant probing of China, the most typical example of which is that Britain has never missed the opportunity to use Hong Kong to attack Beijing.
The probing is a good indication of Europe's own lack of self-confidence and its wariness of a rising China. Compared with Japan's practice of propagating the theory of the China threat everywhere, Europe, especially Britain and France, have proved their inner fear and inferiority complex with practical actions.
In recent years, Europe has become accustomed to peeking at China with a magnifying glass, hoping to find the slightest bit of information that is unfavorable to China. The emergence of this mentality also shows that Europe underestimates and despises China, and ignores the progress of others while dreaming of going to the world, which may also be the best portrayal of Europe's current state.
On the other hand, some European countries are on the sidelines, and using pioneers like the Czech Republic allows them to see which camp is more profitable, a relatively clever approach that has kept a low profile during the US-China game, hoping to become wall-riders who can make the right choices.
Czech Republic. Fifth, the United States, once hailed as the global economic and military hegemon, seems to be facing an overestimated crisis. Just as Americans are reluctant to recognize the role of the elderly, the United States is also deeply afraid that it will fall into a situation where it has no one to rely on.
However, in the 21st century, the United States is facing unprecedented challenges due to the dramatic changes in the world pattern, especially the policies advocated by China have seriously threatened the centrality of the dollar, and the world economy no longer revolves around the United States.
The United States must realize that they cannot rely solely on the glory and influence of the past, but need to take on new challenges and adapt to new circumstances in order to gain a foothold in this globalized world.
In recent years, the continuous overseas military operations have greatly benefited the US nuclear dealers. However, the United States** is overwhelmed by high military garrisons and base spending, and China, its largest creditor, poses a huge threat in the Far East.
With the convenience of transportation, the world pattern is developing in the direction of diversification, and unilateralism is no longer sustainable. Without a permanent hegemon and king, America's role may need to be adjusted.
6. Is it competition or cooperation? The West has shown self-confidence in logic, while the Chinese have more advantages in games and schemes, which stems from China's philosophical ideas since ancient times, especially after Wang Mingyang's psychology became popular, the concept of the unity of knowledge and action has enabled the Chinese to find higher skills in the game.
Internationally, China has foreign exchange reserves as economic leverage, and has the ability to cope with the coming of the financial crisis; In China, the consumption capacity and production capacity are very strong, which can ensure domestic stability.
The Chinese advocate the art of balance, which is perfectly reflected here. Compared with the capitalist market economy, China's macroeconomic regulation and control capabilities can make the market economy more stable and orderly.
The key to the market is health, and the essence of business is to make a profit. As the Chinese saying goes, "Harmony makes money".
7. In the face of the escalation of the conflict between China and the United States, European countries are hesitating between the choice of which way to go. Although Europe used to influence the pattern of the century by relying on strong ships and cannons and the accumulation of capital in colonies, it is now labeled as old and can no longer be as old as it used to be.
However, Europe is nervous in the face of turbulence in the far Pacific. Despite this, Europe still chooses to cling to the thigh of the United States due to its ideological bias and trust in its allies.
Trump**'s unilateralist policy is likely to treat Europe as an outcast. This worries most Europeans, as many European countries are already in deep troubles after the outbreak of the pandemic.
Unlike the United States, China has always treated its partners on the Eurasian road with an attitude of equality and cooperation, and has extended a hand of cooperation. Perhaps Europe needs to re-examine its choices and re-understand the changing world.
History will prove that underestimating a real opponent will lose badly, overestimating an incompetent teammate will only be worse, speculators will never win the final victory, and neutral spectators will never be able to wave the banner of victory.