Commentary
Beijing seems to be running out of non-consequences in its drive to dominate the world. The cost of alienating the European Union is something that it must have underestimated. But playing Russian roulette on the international stage eventually has its price, and it looks like China will be paying a big one.
Essentially, Beijing’s implicit and explicit support of Russia’s war in Ukraine is rapidly changing the dynamic between Beijing and the powerful EU. It’s turning from a competitive relationship to an adversarial one. This is evident in several critical areas.
Rethinking China
First, Russia’s war against Ukraine is forcing the EU nations to rethink their relationships with both Russia and China.
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