In a landmark report announced on Sept. 16, the European Parliament urged the European Union (EU) to adopt a more robust strategy to engage with the communist Chinese regime to defend its vital democratic values. The new EU strategy on China was passed by an overwhelming majority in Strasbourg, France, on Sept. 15, with 570 votes in favor, 61 against, and 40 abstentions. The report outlined six pillars on which the EU and its member states should work together to build a new strategy to deal with China. It includes cooperation on global challenges, engagement on international norms and human rights, identifying risks and vulnerabilities, building partnerships with like-minded partners, fostering strategic autonomy, and defending European interests and values. Members European Parliament (MEP) made a series of recommendations to the EU and its 27 member states, such as addressing human rights violations, tackling Beijing’s disinformation campaigns, calling for an independent …