"BERLIN -- China'sforeign minister is crisscrossing Europe this week in a bid to peel the continent away from the growing confrontation between Beijing and Washington, warning that European interests would be harmed by toeing the U.S.'s approach.
A three-capital trip by Qin Gang, his first solo visit to the region since becoming China's foreign minister, comes at a pivotal moment for China's relationship with the bloc.
European leaders have been reluctant to join Washington's mounting confrontation with Beijing. Instead, they have emphasized diplomatic dialogue and trade, while pushing back on Beijing's increasing assertiveness on the world stage.
After a meeting with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in Berlin, Mr. Qin, previously Beijing's ambassador in Washington, said the real risks for Europe were being dragged into a Western confrontation with Beijing. "If you 'de-China' in the name of 'de-risking,' you are also reducing opportunity, cooperation, stability and development," he said Tuesday.
Without naming the U.S. directly, he warned of "some countries waging a 'new Cold War,' " by imposing unilateral sanctions and exporting inflation and fiscal crises. "These are the real risks that need to be taken seriously," he said. "If this 'new Cold War' is fought, not only the interests of China will be harmed, but Europe's interests will also be sacrificed."
Mr. Qin was visiting France on Wednesday before traveling to Norway." [1]
1. World News: Beijing Seeks Europe, U.S. Split. Norman, Laurence;
Austin Ramzy. Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition; New York, N.Y. [New York, N.Y]. 11 May 2023: A.18.
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