Chinese embassy says it is ‘puzzled’ following reports that Germany is reviewing telecoms components for national security risks, while Berlin denies targeting specific manufacturers.
The recent visits to Beijing of German Chancelor Olaf Scholz and European Council President Charles Michel reflected the ongoing attempt to calibrate Europe’s China policy.
Strategic autonomy remains an important ambition for the European Union, but the bloc is still a long way from achieving that goal amid changing global developments, analysts said.