Can Europe win a trade war with China? It may depend on how victory is defined
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As trade tensions escalate, EU officials are increasing diplomatic engagement with China while quietly preparing for a potential trade war. The EU aims to protect its manufacturing sectors from deindustrialization, which some industries are already experiencing through job losses. The bloc's de-risking plans now include deterrent measures to counter the impact of 'China Shock 2.0'.
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Manufacturing heartlands at risk of deindustrialisation by 'China Shock 2.0'
EU officials are intensifying engagement with Beijing to find a diplomatic resolution.
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Key findings
Trade tensions between the EU and China have reached a high level, described as 'boiling point'.
South China Morning Post- Manufacturing heartlands at risk of deindustrialisation by 'China Shock 2.0'
- Some industries already haemorrhaging jobs
Plain English
Loaded language removedAs trade tensions with China reach boiling point, EU officials are ramping up engagement with Beijing in search of an off-ramp. Quietly behind the scenes, though, Europe is preparing for a trade war. In Brussels, a steely determination has set in to ensure the bloc’s manufacturing heartlands are not deindustrialised by the “China Shock 2.0”.
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Trade tensions between the EU and China have reached a high level, described as 'boiling point'.
South China Morning PostEU officials are intensifying engagement with Beijing to find a diplomatic resolution.
South China Morning PostEurope is secretly preparing for a trade war with China.
South China Morning PostThe EU is determined to prevent deindustrialisation of its manufacturing regions due to 'China Shock 2.0'.
South China Morning PostSome industries are already experiencing significant job losses.
South China Morning PostThe EU's resilience and de-risking plans now include deterrent measures.
South China Morning Post