Prof. When asked what the tightening cooperation between China and Russia means for Europe, including Poland, Bogdan Góralczyk pointed out that this is not good news. – At the end of Vladimir Putin’s visit to China last week, another Sino-Russian statement was issued, which I would recommend comparing with another message from February 4, 2022. It was then covered by a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but both of these statements reveal a new world order – this is an attempt to oppose the liberal order that is dominated by the West, by the United States. And in this sense it is a challenge – said the expert.
“Business Studio”. “The European Union as a whole has a huge problem with China”
– Besides, there is no united Europe in relation to what is happening in Beijing or even in Moscow. This is exactly what Xi Jinping’s visit to Europe demonstrated. He was in three carefully selected countries. First in France, then in Serbia, and then in Hungary with Viktor Orban – said the political scientist and emphasized that the Serbian authorities and society are among the most pro-Chinese in Europe, while the government in Budapest is the most pro-Chinese government in the European Union.
– The messages coming from Sino-Russian relations are, above all, disturbing for Germans. And Germany is our most important trade and economic partner. We are talking about a new trade war – continued the guest of “Studia Biznes”. He pointed to the entry of Chinese electric cars into the European market as an example.
– The European Union as a whole has a huge problem and problem. We are already starting to share – emphasized Prof. Highlander. – The French approach it differently than the Germans. And our favorite Viktor Orban has already agreed to build a second electric car factory. At the same time, it is building one large and many small electric battery assembly plants. As you can see, the situation on our side is quite complicated – added a sinologist from the European Center of the University of Warsaw.
“Europe, and mainly Germany, is doomed to cooperate with China”
As noted by prof. Bogdan Góralczyk, the situation is getting more complicated because the Chinese authorities are talking to the Member States, and not directly to the European Commission. – Europe, and mainly Germany, is doomed to cooperate with China. When it comes to energy raw materials, we have almost entirely lost the Russian markets and we do not want to lose the large Chinese market, emphasized the sinologist. – At this stage, we are doomed to cooperate with China – he noted.
The political scientist pointed out that Beijing wants to use the European Parliament elections and the fact that the election of new authorities will last at least until November for its own purposes. – So far, they are doing it effectively. I am convinced that the new European Commission will be doomed to new negotiations with China. I wish it was a more firm stance – said prof. Bogdan Góralczyk.
Our disadvantage is that, as the EU, we have a very negative trade balance of EUR 350 billion per year. We have no strategy towards China. There is more work to be done on the European side and it needs to be done as quickly as possible. We see China emerging more and more with new technologies and challenges. Who heard about Chinese electric cars five years ago and expected them to be a challenge to the West?
– said the political scientist.
Tough US policy towards China. “Customs are part of a larger whole”
Let us remind you that for steel and aluminum produced in China, as well as electric batteries, 50 percent for semiconductors and solar panels and 100 percent for electric vehicles. – This is an attempt to show how President Joe Biden cares about the American car market, also in the context of Tesla, which is present on the Chinese market and wants to compete – commented Dr. Marcin Przychodniak, China analyst at the Polish Institute, in “Studio Biznes”. International Affairs.
The expert noted that US-China relations look different than in Europe. – This is part of American attempts to limit the development and counteract China’s growing potential. There is also a military and political context. These tariffs are part of a larger whole, said Dr. Przychodniak.
The European Commission is investigating Chinese electricians. Question about the amount of customs duties
A China analyst at the Institute of International Affairs noted that the European Commission’s actions are not directly aimed at China, but cover Chinese entities. These actions are intended to protect the common market against unfair Chinese competition. – The question is what will happen after the European Parliament elections. I think you can’t be pessimistic, and this policy will be maintained – says the political scientist.
The European Commission is investigating Chinese electricians. There are suspicions that China is illegally subsidizing electric cars. – The investigation into this matter will probably end with the imposition of customs duties. The question is how big and what impact it will have on Chinese producers. Research shows that even if the tariffs are high, they will not help European producers. The Chinese will still have a cost and technological advantage. This is the question of how to talk to the Chinese. Should we convince them or impose the rules of operation on the European market – said Dr. Przychodniak.
Source: Gazeta
At 247 News Agency, Jason has covered a wide range of topics, from politics and business to crime and entertainment. He is highly respected by his colleagues and peers, and his articles are widely read and shared. With a passion for news and a commitment to accuracy, Jason Root is a valuable asset to the 247 News Agency team.
