On December 15, EU Vice President and High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas warned that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is increasingly using economic ties as a tool of political pressure against other countries.
Speaking after a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, Kallas said China is “weaponizing economic relationships,” and stressed that the European Union must strengthen its trade and security strategies to respond effectively. She outlined key measures including diversifying supply chains, tightening regulations in critical industries, and developing mechanisms to counter economic coercion.
Kallas emphasized that no single EU member state can address these challenges alone, underscoring that unity within the EU is essential to safeguard economic security and reduce strategic dependencies.
Source: Epoch Times, December 16, 2025
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