Jasna Plevnik: European leaders must reject its geopolitically motivated economic measures to compete with China
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China remains irreplaceable for Europe's growth: Experts
Deep industrial links keep companies anchored despite sharper tone from EU
By YANG RAN | China Daily Global | Updated: 2025-12-11 09:28
"The EU economic narrative toward China is entering an offensive phase, but in reality, it could not be a game-changer," said Jasna Plevnik, president of the Geoeconomic Forum Croatia.
Highlighting the lack of broad consensus among EU member states to implement "de-risking" policies, she said giving up a trade partner like China would be "catastrophic" for the bloc, as its economic stability and citizens' living standards are already in a downward trend, given the financial strain of supporting Ukraine.
Plevnik said China remains vital for major EU businesses because of its reliable market and fair treatment. Lower energy costs are attracting European manufacturing and technology investments, helping companies boost profits in ways not achievable at home, she said.
Plevnik said, "European leaders must devise a new strategy for diplomacy with China and reject its geopolitically motivated economic measures to compete with China and return to free market economic cooperation."
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