China hawks are gaining ground in the Commission. Will EU countries follow?

Beijing is losing sway in Brussels as the European Commission hardens its stance on China. China hawks are gaining ground inside both the Commission’s powerful Directorate-General for Trade and in the cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen, Euronews has learned, with drastic new measures being considered to counter what is seen as unfair competition. The 27 EU commissioners are set to debate on their China strategy on 29 May, with one official saying, “It will be about acknowledging there is a problem and that something needs to be done.” Tensions flared Monday after China’s Ministry of Commerce threatened retaliation…