China is 'a critical long-term strategic challenge', EU ministers say

EU foreign ministers have issued a joint assessment describing China as a critical long-term strategic challenge, emphasizing Beijing's threats to both the bloc’s economy and security. The ministers highlighted that China, along with Russia, is working to assert regional dominance, raising concerns about the potential impacts on global stability and the EU's geopolitical standing. This assessment underscores the urgency for the EU to develop strategies to counter these challenges and protect its interests in an increasingly complex international landscape.