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Inside China

China's crossroads of crisis: Europe 'de-risking', Country Garden and Xi's policy problems

Sep 10, 2023
EU response to Xi's absence at G20, 'de-risking' strategy in EU, Beijing's reception of Germany's far-right party, Country Garden's financial crisis, challenges for Xi Jinping's central government
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  • European frustration with China's opaque elite politics and lack of clarity in its actions affecting understanding of China's direction.
  • The challenges faced by the European Union in reaching consensus on critical technologies and navigating through a changing political landscape.

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China's geopolitical issues and European frustration

There is uncertainty surrounding Chinese President Xi Jinping's decision not to attend the G20 summit. The Europeans were disappointed as they wanted to discuss key issues with him, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Europeans are frustrated by China's intransigence and its opaque elite politics. The lack of clarity and the unpredictability of China's actions are making it difficult for European nations to understand the direction in which China is headed.

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