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Europe tightens China policy as Italy's Democrats abstain
Original: Europe tightens its China policy as Italy’s Democrats sit out
European institutions are moving to a firmer stance on China, with new measures and rhetoric reflecting growing concern in Brussels about economic dependence and security risks. Italy's Democratic Party, however, is not joining this harder line, keeping its distance from the emerging consensus among centre-left and centre-right forces on China policy. The divide highlights tension within Italy's opposition over how to balance trade interests, industrial ties and European solidarity at a time when the EU is recalibrating its relationship with Beijing.
Why now: The EU's shifting China stance and a split within Italy's main opposition party are creating fresh political debate in European and Italian media.
ItalyDemocratic Party (Italy)European UnionChina
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