Call for EU veto as Germany eyes Italy’s China deal warily 0 SHARES Share it! Europe has been struggling to find a coherent strategy to deal with China. While the continent desperately needs to keep China on its side as a trade ally, it is also wary of the Chinese state’s ambitions and growing global clout. Italy on Saturday became the first G7 country to sign up for Beijing’s new “Silk Road” project of road, rail and sea transport and trade links stretching from Asia to Europe. The project has raised eyebrows in Washington and in some EU capitals where critics say it will give China too much sway.

Source: Manila Bulletin March 24, 2019 15:56 UTC