Reuters on December 10 quoted the European Union (EU) ambassador to China, Nicolas Chapuis, calling for this alliance and the United States to work together to deal with China and coordinate with other countries involved in the South China Sea disputes.
Speaking at an energy forum in Beijing, Chapuis said the EU hopes to reach an agreement with the new US administration on policy towards China.
“Let us cooperate as much as possible with China when possible and when China is ready to cooperate, and we will not agree if necessary. We need to have a common understanding of saying no to harassment, intimidation and coercive diplomacy and military diplomacy, ”he said.
In addition, Ambassador Chapuis urged European countries to coordinate with Australia, New Zealand and ASEAN to find common ground on the dispute in the South China Sea.
“Freedom of navigation is essential. The South China Sea is not just a Chinese problem, it is an international problem, ”Mr. Chapuis emphasized.
In related developments, leaves South China morning post On December 10, he quoted the US special envoy to NATO, Kay Bailey Hutchison, as saying that the United States and its allies now clearly see that China is “at risk,” with the military consolidation of Beijing, intellectual property violations. and movement regarding the Hong Kong situation.
“I think we joined late. We are late to judge China as a risk. We accept them and we give them all the benefits, but now we have sight, “he said.
Speaking at an online event organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS – UK), he said the world tried to give China a chance to join the “law-based order” but did not appear. Prestigious ability to participate fairly.
