欧盟还是动手了，对购买俄油的中国公司进行制裁，美国得偿所愿?

Group 1 - The European Union (EU) is set to impose sanctions on Chinese companies as part of its 19th round of sanctions against Russia, marking a significant shift in its approach [1][28] - The EU's dependency on the US for strategic decisions has been highlighted, with the EU executing US directives without substantial resistance [3][23] - The EU's economic growth has lagged behind China's, with an average growth rate of only 1.2% over the past decade compared to China's 5% [23] Group 2 - The automotive industry in Germany heavily relies on China, with 28% of its production value dependent on the Chinese market, raising concerns about the impact of sanctions [10][11] - France's agricultural exports to China, including wine and cheese, reached €4.5 billion in 2023, indicating the importance of the Chinese market for EU countries [13] - The sanctions against Chinese companies may disrupt the supply chain for critical materials, particularly in the automotive sector, where rare earth materials are essential [10][11] Group 3 - The US has strategically positioned itself to leverage the EU's actions against China while avoiding direct confrontation, particularly in sectors like rare earths and agricultural products [5][21] - The EU's sanctions are seen as a tool for the US to pressure China on trade issues, particularly in rare earths and soybeans, where the US has significant dependencies [18][21] - The EU's attempt to sanction Chinese companies may ultimately backfire, as many European firms express unwillingness to abandon the Chinese market [23][28]