Protectionism undermines China-EU cooperation

As the global wave of green transition accelerates, major-power competition is increasingly intertwined with the green economy race.

The European Union, once a pioneer and leader in the global green transition, is now facing growing concerns over its technological and industrial competitiveness, and remains highly vigilant about China's position in global green industrial chains. In response, the EU has recently rolled out a series of protectionist measures targeting China across multiple fronts, including green industries, technologies and regulatory frameworks. This has intensified China-EU green economic and trade frictions, reducing the space for bilateral green cooperation and adding further uncertainties to the global green transition process.