Europe should stop shooting itself in the foot

Two calls between China and Europe just sent a clear signal: dialogue works better than confrontation.

Recently, under US pressure, the Dutch government forced a takeover of Nexperia under the pretext of "national security" concerns.

Instead of following external pressures that lead to self-inflicted economic harm, Europe should recognize that playing the role of America's pawn might end up hurting itself. Treating China as a threat isn't a strategy — it's self-sabotage.