Europe needs a more strategic approach to China

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China's growing economic influence has created new opportunities for trade and investment, but it has also raised questions about competition, supply chains and economic security. A new report examines the main features of China's economic model and analyses how they affect global trade, investment and industrial competitiveness.

The report highlights how China's use of industrial policy, state support and strategic investment has shaped its global economic position. It also examines the implications for Europe and discusses how policymakers can address challenges such as structural overcapacity, supply-chain dependencies and technological competition.

“Understanding China’s economic model is essential for designing effective European policies. The challenge is not whether Europe should engage with China, but how it can remain open while strengthening its resilience, competitiveness and economic security,” says Hannes Lenk, Trade Policy Adviser at the National Board of Trade Sweden.

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From Economic Growth to Statecraft: What China’s Trade Policy means for Europe