China's Dilemma: Support Russia or Woo Europe
China faces a dilemma as it aims to drive a wedge between Europe and the US. While Europe values the US for protection against Russia, China is reluctant to turn against its strategic partner.
However, if China wants to woo Europe away from the US, it must abandon the notion that European governments are Washington's 'vassals'. It could potentially influence the Russia-Ukraine war through trade leverage, but this would require China to call for a ceasefire and Russian withdrawal from Ukraine, and halt trade with Russia which would cripple its war effort.
China's leadership must decide whether to remain supportive of Russia or pursue its own great power interests, potentially weakening Europe's alliance with the US. China must choose between being an 'insecure, defensive great power' or a 'self-confident' one prepared to sacrifice the interests of its allies.
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