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cross_type 3.00 — strongly supporting 6 facts

The European Union maintains a strategic connectivity approach toward Asia to manage dependencies on China [1], [2], and actively seeks to expand its diplomatic influence in the region regarding human rights and democracy [3]. Furthermore, the European Union distinguishes Asia as a broader region beyond China [4], [5] and compares its own carbon neutrality progress against the status of goals in Asia [6].

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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org SWP 5 facts
perspectiveThe European Union should expand its collective Asia diplomacy in the fields of rule of law, democracy, and human rights, ideally in coordination with the United States.
claimThe European Union views Asia as a region encompassing more than just China.
claimThe European Union views Asia as a region encompassing more than just China.
perspectiveThe European Union's connectivity strategy towards Asia is a sensible approach to address concerns about one-sided dependencies on China.
claimThe European Union's connectivity strategy towards Asia is a proposed approach to address concerns about one-sided dependencies on China.
Can the European Union Reduce Dependence on the United States? cescube.com CESCUBE 1 fact
referenceThe 'asymmetric interdependence persistent' scenario for EU–US security relations involves Europe increasing its military capabilities while remaining nested within NATO’s command structure to support American global interests, assuming the United States remains committed to Europe despite its pivot to Asia.