“欧洲没有‘中国牌’，中方反击让欧洲认清现实”

Group 1 - The article highlights the geopolitical dilemma faced by the EU as it attempts to navigate between the US and China, with the EU trying to establish a trade agreement with the US while simultaneously managing its relationship with China [1][2][4] - The EU has imposed trade barriers against Chinese products, citing "unfair competition," but these measures have led to retaliatory actions from China, including investigations into EU products such as pork and brandy [1][5] - The EU's economic dependence on China limits its ability to exert pressure, as highlighted by the fact that many European countries still rely heavily on Chinese industrial materials [8][9][11] Group 2 - The EU's recent measures to restrict Chinese participation in public procurement for medical devices are framed as necessary for "fair competition," but these actions have prompted China to respond with equivalent restrictions [5][7] - Despite the EU's criticisms of China's trade practices, the economic interdependence between the two regions constrains the EU's capacity to apply significant pressure on China [9][11] - The EU is also facing challenges from the US, with expected increases in export tariffs, which may compel the EU to adopt a tougher stance on China as part of negotiations with the US [7][8]