The EU needs to develop a coherent common position towards China in accordance with its interests. This was stated by former German Chancellor Angela Merkel in an interview with Le Point magazine, TASS reports.
“European interests do not always coincide with American interests. The United States has also long maintained intensive trade with China. Now that the United States and China are distancing themselves, Europe is under pressure.” – said Merkel.
He said the European Union must be able to find its own way in dealing with China that suits its own interests.
“I really hope so. Because a break in relations between China and the European economy will not bring anything good.” – added the former chancellor.
As TASS recalls, Merkel, who retired from the political arena several years ago, wrote a memoir, “Freedom”, in which she talks about her perception of the leaders of leading countries, including the presidents of Russia and the United States. . Vladimir Putin AND donald trump.