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Can Europe afford to stand up to China? Can Europe afford to stand up to China?
Yes, Europe can afford stand up to China Yes, Europe can afford stand up to China
No, Europe cannot afford to stand up to China No, Europe cannot afford to stand up to China
Strengthening alliances with other global powers Strengthening alliances with other global powers
Investment in innovation and technology Investment in innovation and technology
Diversification reduces dependency Diversification reduces dependency
Unified political strategy enhances leverage Unified political strategy enhances leverage
Europe's economic power enables resilience Europe's economic power enables resilience
Geopolitical and security concerns Geopolitical and security concerns
Disruption of global supply chains Disruption of global supply chains
Lack of viable alternatives to Chinese market Lack of viable alternatives to Chinese market
Dependence on Chinese investments and technology Dependence on Chinese investments and technology
Fear of economic retaliation Fear of economic retaliation
Political disunity weakens Europe's stance Political disunity weakens Europe's stance
Economic ties are too critical for confrontation Economic ties are too critical for confrontation
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Can Europe afford to stand up to China?
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No, Europe cannot afford to stand up to China

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Fear of economic retaliation

China's position as a global economic powerhouse means it has substantial leverage to retaliate against European interests, from tariffs to restricting access to its massive market.
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[P1] China has previously used economic measures to retaliate against countries. [P2] Europe fears the economic consequences of such retaliation.

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