Europe seems to have had enoughBy Manik MehtaResentment against China is growing not just in the US and Australia, but also increasingly in Europe, where leaders are showing signs of intense frustration over Beijing’s dictates on what is acceptable regarding its “one China” principle and, by default, on the Taiwan issue. By contrast, China’s autocratic rule is anathema not just for the US, but also for Europe. As in the US, Europe is not happy with China’s cultural policy, which purports to promote Chinese language and culture. The institutes, established in 2004 to popularize Chinese language learning, are closely connected with the CCP — which is disconcerting for many in the US and Europe. Indeed, institute director Thorsten Benner has called on Europe and the US to “identify economic and technological levers” to use against China.

Source: Taipei Times November 16, 2021 22:03 UTC