Europe Takes Tougher Stance Toward China in Boost to US Policy
- Germany and Italy have struck a tougher line on China policy
- European capitals have taken note of China’s close Russia ties
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Stung by China’s close ties with President Vladimir Putin and its repression at home, European nations are putting new limits on Chinese exports and investments in a tack that’s more in line with a strategy championed by Washington.
Countries such as Germany and Italy are following the Netherlands’ example and studying export and investment controls adopted by the US, according to public statements and numerous people familiar with leaders’ thinking. The main driver is China’s continued alliance with Russia despite the invasion of Ukraine, but also its perceived aggression overseas and against its own people.