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European Think Tank Network on China

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The European Union is a subject of analysis for the European Think Tank Network on China, which includes the EU as a dedicated chapter in its reports [1] and evaluates the EU's strategic positioning regarding China and the United States {fact:2, fact:4, fact:6}. — 6 supporting facts

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The European Think Tank Network on China (ETNC) is an organization specifically dedicated to analyzing the geopolitical and economic relationship between China and European nations, as evidenced by their reports on China's assertiveness [1], [2], the rivalry between the U.S. and China [3], [4], and trade dynamics between Europe and China [5]. — 5 supporting facts

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Quest for Strategic Autonomy? Europe Grapples with the US - China ... realinstitutoelcano.org Real Instituto Elcano Jun 26, 2025 15 facts

claimThe concept of strategic autonomy has gained wider traction across Europe compared to the previous European Think-tank Network on China (ETNC) report on the topic.

claimDefense cooperation between European countries and the United States has deepened across most countries featured in the 2025 European Think Tank Network on China (ETNC) report, particularly in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

referenceThe 2020 European Think Tank Network on China (ETNC) report observed that Beijing’s growing assertiveness prompted a reassessment of the European Union and its Member States’ approaches toward China.

referenceM. Esteban, M. Otero, et al. authored the report 'Europe in the Face of US-China Rivalry: A Report by the European Think-tank Network on China (ETNC)', published by Real Instituto Elcano in November 2021.

referenceThe European Think Tank Network on China (ETNC) examined how European countries were positioning themselves amid the intensifying geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China in 2020.

claimThe European Think-tank Network on China (ETNC) assessed in 2020 that neither the European Union nor its Member States were equidistant between the United States and China, a position the network maintains remains valid.

referenceThe 2020 ETNC report noted that China’s growing assertiveness was prompting a strategic re-evaluation across Europe, a dynamic that has become more pronounced following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

claimThe European Think-tank Network on China (ETNC) report finds increasing convergence among European countries on the need to reduce reliance on external powers, a shift reflected in the wider traction the concept of strategic autonomy has gained compared to the previous ETNC report on this topic.

accountIn 2020, the European Think Tank Network on China (ETNC) examined how European countries were positioning themselves amid the intensifying geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China.

accountThe European Think-tank Network on China (ETNC) dedicated its 10th annual report to analyzing how 22 European countries and the EU perceive and respond to the US-China rivalry.

claimThe European Think-tank Network on China (ETNC) argued in 2020 that neither the European Union nor its member states were equidistant between the United States and China.

referenceThe 2020 European Think Tank Network on China (ETNC) report observed that China’s growing assertiveness prompted the European Union and its Member States to reassess their approaches toward China.

measurementThe trade imbalance between Europe and China has widened over the five years preceding the 10th annual report by the European Think-tank Network on China (ETNC), alongside increasing European skepticism toward the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

referenceP. Andersson and F. Lindberg served as lead editors for the report 'National Perspectives on Europe’s De-risking from China', published by the European Think-tank Network on China on 28 June 2024.

claimAustria, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain have maintained their support for European strategic autonomy since the 2020 ETNC report.

Quest for Strategic Autonomy? Europe Grapples with the US - Ifri ifri.org Ifri Jun 26, 2025 1 fact

referenceThe 2025 European Think Tank Network on China (ETNC) report analyzes the evolution of Europe’s relations with Washington and Beijing, featuring 22 national chapters and one dedicated to the European Union.