China is Europe's partner in facing its challenges, sharing prosperity

Europe's internal divisions and economic hardships are genuine, and they demand homegrown solutions. New restrictive measures targeting China will not bring down energy costs, resolve budget disputes or bridge divergences among member states. Crafting such tools while dialogue remains underway will complicate ongoing negotiations. Europe's sounder option is to sustain dialogue building on existing consensus, and address the root causes of its economic woes domestically.