LONG-STANDING pragmatic cooperation used to be regarded as the cornerstone of China-EU relations. But right now, normal economic cooperation is being increasingly disrupted by Washington's geopolitical and ideological games. It is positive to see that, following French President Emmanuel Macron's recent trip to China, rational voices underlining China's role as a key trading partner have emerged, creating an atmosphere in which EU officials can take a pragmatic approach to solve practical difficulties. It shouldn't be spoiled by the narrow geopolitical mind-set of some bad faith actors.
Spanish Economy Minister Nadia Calvino was quoted by Reuters as saying on April 11 that Europe cannot ignore China's role as a key trading partner. This came after Macron urged Europe to become more committed to achieving "strategic autonomy" so as not to become a "vassal" of a major power amid the global crisis.
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