Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow to celebrate the victory day and intensify the signs of an approach between the European Union and China
propagandaDiplomatic restoration indicators between European Union Y China They continue to intensify despite the fact that Beijing reaffirms their “unlimited” association with Moscow, which has been considered until recently an exclusion factor in the eyes of the mass. Ursula von der LinThe head of the European Commission, and Antonio CostaThe President of the European Council, exchange messages on Tuesday with the President Xi Jinping And the Prime Minister Lee QianCelebrating the fiftieth anniversary of bilateral relations.
Optimistic, data highlights the mutual will to enhance cooperation in areas of common concern and face global challenges together. he birthday Von der Lin and Costa said: “It takes place in a moment of global uncertainty and geopolitical changes, which confirms our common responsibility in defending all the principles stipulated in the United Nations Charter,” said von der Lin and Costa.
“In this context, we maintain our commitment Deepening our association With China. relationship balancedBased on shares and reciprocity, the results are in our common interest. “The statement published by the Xi office was more detailed and optimistic, describing the anniversary of it as a an opportunity To “open a brighter future for Chinese relations and the European Union.”
“A strong and stable relationship between China and the European Union not only benefits both parties, but also provides benefits to everyone.” The formula contradicts the policy that von der Layin continued during its first presidential mandate, when he formulated the term “removal” (reducing risks) to eliminate the risk China’s dependency Beijing’s relationships with Moscow are regularly condemned.
“The clear goal of the Chinese Communist Party is a systematic change of the international regime with China in its position,” he said in a historic speech. March 2023. position Solid line De von der Leyen got the US Joe Biden administration applause and made member states closer to a unified position in China, even if important differences continue. On the contrary, Beijing resented the approach and strongly criticized “risk reducing” to look at the strict and political motives.
When Von Der Leyen appeared in a second term in July 2024, his guidance promised the same policy, without any glimpse of softening. “The most aggressive position and the unfair economic competition of China, their friendship” without borders “with Russia – and the dynamics of its relationship with Europe – Changing From the competition cooperation, “Von der Lynn wrote.
But Donald Trump’s return to the White House It changed the geopolitical account Overnight, forcing the European Union to reconsider their relations with allies and opponents on an equal footing.
Los duty Trump, in particular, Brussels was forced to reconsider their relationships With China, the second global economy, and feeding quickly speculation about an imminent diplomacy, which is the impression of the messages sent on the occasion 50 birthday.
An embarrassing moment
However, a very sensitive time was celebrated. This Wednesday, Xi Jinping Go Moscow On a four -day visit to the state, it will include the military parade of Vladimir Putin for the day of victory on May 9, an event that Brussels described as propaganda. According to Putin, it will be the eleventh.The main guest“From the show.
Chinese president’s help raised doubts about whether Von der Lin was, Company From Ukraine, I will now be ready to change the march and He ignores Beijing allied with Moscow in favor of commercial opportunities. pee The European Union can still work “in constructive” With China in other issues, such as climate change and global trade.
“We see a series of The areas through which we can commit ourselves With China in which we can get more shocking results if we work together. “It is exactly what we hope to do,” Benho said on Wednesday. In the areas where we have different views, we continue to adhere to openness and extreme sincerity. “
The spokeswoman said that China, as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, has.Refer responsibility What are the clear violations of the United Nations message? A great invasion from Ukraine On the part of Russia, which Beijing is simply referred to as a “crisis”.
If China wants to end the war in Ukraine, You can have a sheet “To play”, Benho added. Beijing’s documentary friendship with Moscow is a great source of friction in the relations between UE-CINA, but of course not the only one.
Other tensions They relate to the collective export of low -cost Chinese products, the intensive use of government benefits at the expense of foreign competitors, and protection regulations that only prevent access to the Chinese market, monitoring For citizens and private companies, the management of the Covid-19s, the aggressive behavior in the Taiwan Strait, the suppression of the Uighur minority in the Xinjiang region, human rights violations, electronic attacks and misleading information campaigns.
All of these issues will occupy a A prominent place at the top The plan for EU-China in mid-July. On the eve of this decisive date, the two parties do not provide samples of good intention: Brussels agreed to re -launch negotiations on electric cars manufactured in China, while Beijing lifted revenge sanctions imposed on five members of the European Parliament.
