Group 1 - The U.S. government's imposition of tariffs represents a declaration of war on the global trade system and a shock therapy to the post-World War II international order [1] - Europe faces a historical choice between continuing to be a pawn in U.S. geopolitical games or partnering with China to uphold multilateralism [1][4] - The concept of "strategic autonomy" in Europe is contradicted by its actions, revealing a collective unconscious that rationalizes U.S. hegemony [2] Group 2 - The U.S. tariffs could lead to significant export losses for Europe, particularly an estimated €85 billion for EU goods, highlighting the severe consequences of protectionism [3] - The trade relationship between China and Europe has grown substantially, with trade increasing from $2.4 billion to $780 billion and investments rising to nearly $260 billion, indicating a strong interdependence [3] - Europe must defend multilateralism rather than succumb to protectionism, as this could lead to innovation stagnation and missed opportunities for global supply chain leadership [3][4] Group 3 - A partnership between China and Europe could serve as a beacon for multilateralism, emphasizing cooperation over confrontation and shared prosperity [4] - The need for Europe to break free from the constraints of "thought steel stamps" is crucial for achieving true strategic autonomy [2][4] - The future of the world should not be monopolized by any single nation but should belong to all who believe in collaboration and openness [4]

法国装甲车生产工厂。 在3月下旬举行的欧盟峰会上，成员国原则上同意了欧盟委员会近期发布的一份名为"2030准备就 绪"的国防白皮书（以下简称白皮书）。白皮书概述了提高军工产能和鼓励联合采购等措施，敦促成员 国增加国防开支，以使欧洲在2030年具备强大国防能力。分析人士认为，白皮书展现了欧洲各国实现防 务自主的战略决心，但各国在安全防务重点、防务资金使用分配等问题上仍存分歧。 白皮书提到，欧洲面临日益严重的威胁，确保和平的唯一方法是做好准备。各国要确保欧洲国防工 业能够以满足需求的速度和数量进行生产，并促进在欧盟范围内快速部署部队和军事装备。欧盟成员国 将建立完全依赖欧洲自身的防务供应链，到2030年创建一个覆盖全体成员国的防务装备市场。 白皮书称，为实现上述愿景，欧盟需加大力度支持欧洲的国防工业；深化单一国防市场并通过人工 智能和量子技术等颠覆性创新加速国防转型；提高军事机动性、增加军事储备和促进各成员国协作，增 强欧洲应对最坏情况的能力。 这份白皮书与欧盟3月初提出的"重新武装欧洲"计划，都表明欧盟的政策重心正进一步向防务和安 全方面转移。白皮书还为"重新武装欧洲"计划列出重建欧洲防务、解决关键能力不足和建 ...

Group 1 - The U.S. national debt has surpassed $36 trillion as of the end of 2024, representing a nearly 40% increase since 2020, with an annual growth rate of 9%, significantly outpacing GDP growth [1][3] - The U.S. government has implemented three large-scale stimulus packages totaling $5 trillion since the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to a persistent increase in the fiscal deficit [1][3] - Interest payments on U.S. federal debt are projected to reach $882 billion in 2024, exceeding the defense budget for the first time, which equates to the cost of burning 20 F-35 fighter jets daily [1][3] Group 2 - The U.S. is facing a political deadlock, with the Republican Party demanding $4.5 trillion in spending cuts over the next decade, while the Democratic Party blames the debt surge on a $2 trillion stimulus package from the Trump administration [3][5] - International rating agencies have downgraded the U.S. credit outlook, with Moody's predicting a loss of 7 million jobs and a 4% economic contraction if a default lasts for six weeks [3][5] Group 3 - China has been reducing its holdings of U.S. debt from a peak of $1.3 trillion in 2013 to $759 billion, while simultaneously increasing its gold reserves to 2,300 tons, becoming the world's largest gold buyer for 18 consecutive months [5][6] - The global economic landscape is shifting as countries accelerate de-dollarization efforts, with the share of the U.S. dollar in global reserves dropping from 73% in 2001 to 58%, the lowest in 25 years [6][8] Group 4 - The crisis is fundamentally a challenge to U.S. hegemony, as countries like Russia and India are increasing their gold reserves and promoting alternative currency settlement systems [6][8] - China is positioning itself as a responsible global leader by proposing initiatives for emerging market infrastructure and expanding cooperation among BRICS nations, contrasting with the U.S. approach of zero-sum games [8]