Group 1 - China's trade surplus with Europe has surpassed $1 trillion, leading Western leaders to view this trade as unsustainable due to the imbalance where China sells significantly more to Europe than it purchases [2] - In response to the EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, China will implement temporary anti-subsidy measures on EU dairy products starting December 23, with subsidy rates ranging from 21.9% to 42.7%, significantly impacting French dairy producers [5][9] - The dairy industry is currently the only sector where China can impose retaliatory measures against Europe, as other high-tech industries have been restricted by the EU, limiting China's ability to retaliate effectively [7] Group 2 - In 2025, China imported 156,000 tons of cheese, with 14.5% coming from Europe, while New Zealand accounted for 60% of China's cheese imports, indicating a shift in consumer preference towards New Zealand products due to increased costs from European dairy [5] - European leaders, including Macron, have overestimated their global standing and underestimated China's resolve against unfair trade practices, leading to a lack of significant improvement in trade relations despite diplomatic visits [9][10] - The EU's previous attempts to limit China's manufacturing growth through climate agreements have backfired, as Europe now finds itself reliant on China's advancements in renewable energy and electric vehicles, prompting a reconsideration of their policies [12][13]