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China maintains reliance on European technological capabilities

While Europe’s dependence on China is widely acknowledged, Beijing continues to rely on European expertise in key technological sectors despite its official push for self-reliance.

By 29 Jun 2026 · 06:00 CET Updated 29 Jun 2026 · 06:00 CET

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According to Euronews, the prevailing narrative surrounding Europe’s economic dependence on China overlooks a significant counter-trend. Despite Beijing’s ongoing strategic push for technological self-sufficiency, China remains heavily reliant on European capabilities within several critical industries and technological fields.

This reliance highlights a complex two-way economic relationship that persists despite broader geopolitical efforts to reduce mutual interdependencies. The report suggests that European expertise remains essential to China’s industrial advancement, challenging the perception that European influence in the sector is waning.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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