Group 1 - The core theme of recent communications between China and European leaders, including French President Macron and German Chancellor Merz, focuses on trade, bilateral relations, and the Ukraine crisis [2] - China emphasizes its support for the EU's strategic autonomy and its desire to collaborate with Europe to address global challenges, aiming for mutually beneficial outcomes [2] - The current context in Europe is marked by significant crises, including trade tensions with the U.S. and the ongoing Ukraine conflict, which are influencing the dynamics of EU-China relations [6][8] Group 2 - The first crisis involves the return of Trump to the White House, which has led to severe rifts in U.S.-EU relations due to his global trade rebalancing policies and threats of high tariffs on the EU [6] - The second crisis is the Russia-Ukraine conflict, exacerbated by Trump's approach to U.S.-Russia relations, which has left the EU feeling sidelined and compelled to increase sanctions against Russia [8] - The third crisis pertains to the declining international status of the EU, attributed to its reliance on the U.S. and internal disunity, highlighting the need for the EU to assert itself for better collaboration with China [10]