Von der Leyen wants ‘de-risking’ not ‘de-coupling’ in new China doctrine

It is not in Europe’s interest to decouple itself fully from China and the bloc should instead look into diplomatic and economic ‘de-risking’ instead, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday (30 March).

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. [EPA-EFE/OLIVIER HOSLET]

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