英媒妄言限制中国发展，欧洲已被美国加30%关税，他们分不清敌我

Group 1 - The UK media is urging Europe to adopt stronger measures to curb China's rise in key technologies, reflecting a broader sentiment in European decision-making circles [1][3] - The European Parliament recently passed a resolution demanding China to lift export controls on rare earths, accusing China of violating WTO rules, highlighting the tension between Europe and China [1][3] - There is a contradiction in Europe's approach, as it simultaneously imposes tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles while facing a looming threat of 30% tariffs from the US on all EU goods [3][5] Group 2 - Europe's political landscape is unstable, with significant losses for traditional parties and a rise in far-right forces, complicating its response to external pressures [5][7] - Economic forecasts for the Eurozone are bleak, with a projected growth of only 0.7% in 2024, and Germany facing potential recession for the second consecutive year [7][9] - Major European manufacturers are scaling back operations, with Volkswagen planning to close factories and cut jobs, reflecting the struggles of the European manufacturing sector [7][9] Group 3 - The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is draining European resources, with significant financial losses that could have been used for domestic improvements or defense initiatives [9][11] - European companies are increasingly investing in China, with direct investments reaching a record €3.6 billion in Q2 2024, indicating China's continued importance in global supply chains [11] - The choice for Europe is clear: either continue to align with US interests and face economic penalties or engage pragmatically with China to secure its economic future [11]