The head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell, called on Monday for the European Union (EU) and the United States to start a dialogue to form a common transatlantic front against a China, whose influence is increasing.
After a videoconference between European chancellors and his American colleague, Mike Pompeo, Borrell explained in a joint interview that he suggested the beginning of a “bilateral dialogue” centered on China and the challenges that it represents due to its “actions and ambitions”: “It is It is important to stay together with the United States to share concerns and find a common ground for defending our values and interests.
”The warning comes as the EU strives to balance its response to China’s growing desire to exercise its influence under Xi Jinping’s mandate. The meeting kicked off an important week for relations between Europe and the United States, which will continue next Wednesday, with a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
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