1/5 China spent years quietly building influence in Europe through trade, technology, propaganda, and diplomacy. It worked for China.
But backing Russia’s war in Ukraine was a strategic mistake.
Europe is now rethinking its relationship with Beijing
2/5 China refused to condemn the invasion, boosted Russian energy exports, helped dodge sanctions, sold machinery, sent proxy aid, shared intel, and echoed anti-West narratives.
It didn’t go unnoticed.
Europe now sees China not just as a competitor but as a threat to stability
3/5 The Netherlands just seized a Chinese-owned chipmaker.
Germany and France are tightening tech controls.
The EU is investing in supply chain independence and defense coordination.
China’s influence strategy is being dismantled bit by bit