China dependency | The European Conservative

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L) shakes hands with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during the EU-China Business leaders symposium at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on July 24, 2025.

SAIC Factory in Spain Demonstrates von der Leyen’s Industrial Contradiction

Javier Villamor August 20, 2026

Brussels promises to reduce dependencies while Chinese companies gain ground in sectors that are essential to the European economy.

Europe’s China Reckoning: The Cost of Outsourcing Sovereignty

Nicoletta Kouroushi June 16, 2026

Europe is beginning to recognise that sovereignty is not merely a legal or political concept, as it also rests on the capacity to produce, innovate, and sustain economic power.

EU flags outside the Belaymont building in Brussels (Unsplash)

EU’s “Made in Europe” Strategy Draws Sharp Criticism from China

TEC News / AFP April 27, 2026

The bloc’s plan to strengthen key sectors by requiring EU-made components has prompted threats of countermeasures from Beijing.

Pragmatism Over Polarity: Starmer Courts China While Keeping Washington Close

Javier Villamor January 29, 2026

European leaders are quietly re-engaging Beijing to protect trade and supply chains, underscoring how hard China is to replace for a competitiveness-strained Europe.

Germany at a Crossroads Over How To Deal With Chinese Trade

Pieter Cleppe December 22, 2025

It is a mistake to introduce more protectionism before scrapping domestic policies that badly hurt competitiveness.

Historical Reversal in Brussels: Combustion Cars Survive Climate Veto

Javier Villamor December 16, 2025

Pressured by industry and market realities, the EU abandons the dogma of the all-electric car and opts for flexibility.

Berlin Welcomes Signs of Easing in Nexperia Chip Dispute

TEC News / AFP November 1, 2025

On Saturday, China said it would allow chip exports that “meet the criteria.”

Carmakers Warn: Without Chips, Production Will Stop Within Days

Javier Villamor October 30, 2025

The trade war with China leaves the automotive industry without key components and no immediate alternatives.

Western Unity Needed on China, Transatlantic Coalition Warns

Javier Villamor September 5, 2025

New declaration cites trade, security, and human rights concerns as Beijing’s influence grows across Europe and the Americas.

A rare earth refinery north of the inner Mongolian city of Baotou.

Who Controls Rare Earth Minerals Can Control the World

Robert Fig May 31, 2025

U.S. attempts to challenge China’s dominance over rare earth elements explain President Trump’s interest in Ukraine and Greenland

Tag: China dependency

SAIC Factory in Spain Demonstrates von der Leyen’s Industrial Contradiction

Europe’s China Reckoning: The Cost of Outsourcing Sovereignty

EU’s “Made in Europe” Strategy Draws Sharp Criticism from China

Pragmatism Over Polarity: Starmer Courts China While Keeping Washington Close

Germany at a Crossroads Over How To Deal With Chinese Trade

Historical Reversal in Brussels: Combustion Cars Survive Climate Veto

Berlin Welcomes Signs of Easing in Nexperia Chip Dispute

Carmakers Warn: Without Chips, Production Will Stop Within Days

Western Unity Needed on China, Transatlantic Coalition Warns

Who Controls Rare Earth Minerals Can Control the World

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