- The EU should view China primarily as a competitor with limited areas of potential engagement, the bloc’s foreign ministers have been advised by the EU’s diplomatic service ahead of talks about the state of play of the relations with Beijing on Monday (17 October).
- The recommendation comes as EU foreign ministers are expected to discuss recalibrating the bloc’s strategy towards Beijing on Monday.
- This represents a significant change in tone compared to the existing policy.
EU expected to take a tougher stance on China
