Jan 23, 2025 · In this scenario, Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission is stubbornly sticking to its hawkish stance on China, unaware of the mounting repercussions. All the while, Washington and Beijing could be moving toward their own détente. ... Despite securing her position with just 54% support, Von der Leyen has cast China as Europe’s ...

Jan 21, 2025 · European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns of a 'sea-change in global affairs' in the last 25 years in her special address at Davos 2025. ... As supply chains went global, hundreds of millions of people were being lifted out of poverty, especially in India and China. In America, the dot-com boom was at its height, symbolizing the ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Recalling fears of a "China shock" from rising Chinese exports when the country joined the World Trade Organization in 2001, von der Leyen said that "today, some are talking about a second China ...

Jan 22, 2025 · In a speech delivered on Tuesday at the World Economic Forum (WEF), European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen mentioned China 14 times, claiming a "China shock" to world trade was caused ...

Jul 18, 2024 · Ursula von der Leyen said Thursday she would seek to “deter China” from invading Taiwan as part of her bid for a second term as European Commission president. “The Indo-Pacific has become a decisive region for the world’s future,” she outlined in her manifesto, entitled Europe’s Choice.

Apr 18, 2023 · European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday again warned China against using force in the Taiwan Strait, reiterating a message she delivered to Chinese President Xi Jinping during a high-stakes visit to Beijing earlier this month.

concern on Iran's direct threat to stability in the region, and we believe that China can play an important role in limiting the irresponsible proliferation of Iranian ballistic missiles and drones. We also discussed our economic and trade relationship.

Apr 6, 2023 · As Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen meet Xi Jinping, they are sending a message of unity - even as China seeks to exploit potential cracks in Europe's alliances.

Nov 16, 2023 · Here you can read the introductory remarks by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Getting China right has never been more important than today.

Nov 16, 2023 · European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday that a key goal of the EU summit with China in Beijing in December was to achieve a level playing field in trade in light...