Europe Reluctant to Side with U.S. Against China Despite Concerns
- Europeans see China as a necessary partner although they recognize risks in China's economic presence.
- Most Europeans prefer to remain neutral in a potential U.S.-China conflict over Taiwan.
- While Europeans increasingly view Russia as adversarial, they don't see China in the same way despite China's partnership with Russia.
- European leaders are divided on how to approach China, ranging from reducing reliance on China to treating China as a strategic partner.
- Europe's view of China could shift if China supports Russia's war in Ukraine.