China-EU ties: Why rational cooperation outweighs 'de-risking'

China and the European Union are navigating a relationship shaped by both deep interdependence and growing strains. While Brussels speaks more openly about "de-risking," industrial security and strategic autonomy, Beijing warns that some of Europe's emerging policy proposals risk pushing the relationship toward protectionism and discrimination. At the same time, European leaders and senior officials continue to visit China, underscoring that despite rising tensions, both sides still see engagement and cooperation as essential. So where do China-EU relations stand today? Can Europe pursue greater security and competitiveness without shutting the door on cooperation with China? And following US President Donald Trump's recent visit to China, will European governments reconsider their own approach toward Beijing?

The guest in this episode of Dialogue is Ondrej Dostal, a Czech member of the European Parliament.

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