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EU’s New Position Paper Identifies China as a Critical Long-Term Strategic Challenge

The European Union releases a position paper accusing China of amplifying security threats and reshaping global order.

July 21, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Brussels, Belgium — The European Union (EU) has released a position paper identifying China as a critical long-term strategic challenge. The document accuses Beijing of amplifying security threats and adopting “sphere-of-influence logic” to reshape the global order.

The paper specifically highlights China’s role in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, alleging that Beijing has enabled Russia’s invasion. it points to China’s “assertive behaviour” in the South China Sea as a threat to European and Indo-Pacific security, stability, and prosperity.

The document, titled “Common Understanding: The Threats and Challenges,” outlines the EU’s concerns regarding China’s growing influence and its impact on international security.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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