EU foreign ministers approved a position paper labeling China a "critical long-term strategic challenge," accusing Beijing of amplifying security threats and enabling Russia's invasion of Ukraine, despite a prior "de-risking" policy and ongoing trade partnership. This new stance will shape future EU policy on investment and trade.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China opposes the "Chinese threat" myth and the escalation of tensions in the Arctic, in response to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's remarks.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning urged NATO to abandon its Cold War mentality and stop exaggerating the "China threat." She stated that China poses no threat to any country or the Euro-Atlantic region.
Taiwan is extending mandatory reserve training from 7 to 14 days, incorporating drone and HIMARS training, to address troop shortages driven by a declining birth rate and increased pressure from China. The reforms aim to bolster defense capabilities.
Former US NSA John Bolton cautioned against a US-China "G2" framework, calling it a "dangerous sidelining" of India. He emphasized the need for closer India-US strategic cooperation to counter China's growing influence and advocated for a deeper dialogue between Modi and Trump on the "Chinese threat."
EU leaders grapple with China's economic threat and a deep internal rift over the bloc's next seven-year budget. Northern/western nations seek modernization and defense spending, while southern/eastern countries prioritize cohesion and traditional sectors, creating a deadlock.
German MPs observed Taiwanese resilience amid China's threat. They noted US policy shifts caused uncertainty, while Taiwan seeks stronger ties with Germany, especially in tech and supply chains, to counter Beijing's influence.
Wu'er Kaixi, a prominent Tiananmen Square protest leader, warns that China poses a threat to global civilization, driven by profit rather than ideology. Now living in Taipei, Kaixi criticizes appeasement policies and urges governments to be wary of Chinese investments.
The US has adjusted its rhetoric on China, moving from labeling it the 'primary threat' to emphasizing a 'measured and deliberate strength' approach, while still acknowledging the shared concern over China's military expansion and its impact on the Pacific region's balance of power.
Taiwan's National Security Council Secretary-General, Wu Chao-hsieh, reported over 100 Chinese naval vessels deployed around the "First Island Chain" post-US-China summit, calling China the sole threat to regional peace and stability.
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič has warned the bloc will defend its industries after China threatened countermeasures over new EU measures including the Made in Europe proposal and Cybersecurity Act. The EU's trade deficit with China surged to €359.3 billion in 2025, described as 'simply unsustainable'. Šefčovič emphasized the EU will not be pressured and will use trade defence instruments to counter dumped and subsidised Chinese goods.
China will hit EU firms with reciprocal measures if the bloc targets Chinese firms as planned under its proposed cybersecurity regulations, Beijing has warned. In a 30-page document submitted to the European Commission on Friday, China’s commerce ministry explicitly warned that broad retaliation was on the table if firms such as Huawei and ZTE were penalised by the law, which was announced in January but is still in draft form. “If the EU designates China as a ‘country posing cybersecurity...
