(From left) Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission, Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel stand in the courtyard of the Elysee Palace ahead of a meeting in Paris on March 26. Photo: Bloomberg
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Amid the tech war with the US, China’s plan for a digital Silk Road into Europe is sure to raise hackles
- China’s penchant for presenting its plans in visionary terms extends to its scheme for digital cooperation with Europe
- Given the US’ attempts to block Chinese tech from making inroads globally, China is presenting its collaboration with Europe as part of international cybersecurity efforts
(From left) Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission, Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel stand in the courtyard of the Elysee Palace ahead of a meeting in Paris on March 26. Photo: Bloomberg