Group 1 - The EU has introduced a new round of sanctions against Russia, including an early ban on Russian LNG, which will now take effect in January 2024 instead of December 2027. This has unexpectedly included 12 Chinese companies in the sanctions list, impacting energy trade and digital assets [1] - The EU's internal divisions on sanctions against Russia are evident, with countries like Hungary seeking exemptions and financial support in exchange for compliance, highlighting the tension between political correctness and economic interests [2] - The EU's strong stance is influenced by the US, with a recent energy cooperation agreement aiming for $750 billion in energy imports from the US over three years, despite the current import levels being significantly lower [5] Group 2 - The EU has accused Chinese companies of two main offenses: rerouting Russian energy through third countries and providing cryptocurrency services. However, this selective enforcement raises questions, especially since Indian companies involved in similar activities have not faced sanctions [6] - The effectiveness of the EU sanctions is questioned, as they may not achieve the intended goals, particularly in light of the ongoing energy transition and the paradox of relying on US fossil fuels while aiming for carbon neutrality [8][11] - China's energy market dynamics are shifting, with Russia redirecting its energy exports to Asia and maintaining its global market share, while US LNG exports to Europe have increased significantly from 38% in 2021 to 54% in 2022 [13]
特朗普没对中国做的事,欧盟准备做了,为打击俄能源扬言制裁中企
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-23 04:48