China is leveraging Europe’s rift with the US to seek European leaders willing to step back from protectionism against Chinese dominance, as seen in Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent outreach. US Vice President JD Vance’s critical remarks at the Munich security conference have further strained EU-US relations, pushing Europe closer to China. Wang’s pro-EU stance on the Ukraine conflict aims to deepen the transatlantic divide, positioning China as a pragmatic player seeking to minimize a united front against China by the US and EU.
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