Trump’s approach to Ukraine is a test for Europe’s ability to adapt to a world of great power politics. To pass it, Europe should reach out to China.

European leaders have vowed to rearm the continent at historic emergency talks held after the United States threatened to rip up 80 years of security guarantees over the trajectory of Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The transatlantic alliance appears to be coming apart at the seams, meaning Europe will need to quickly develop a strategy for harnessing geopolitical hard power. The continent could look to China for tips on how to achieve this.

It remains to be seen how far President Trump’s embrace of Russia and abandonment of traditional allies will go. But “the West” may be gone.

Some European executives see rising trade tensions as a potential opportunity, but they are watching warily for more moves in Washington.

China is a ready partner for Europe. Even if there are differences, there is always a strong case for collaboration. Playing the China card is short-sighted and irrelevant. For a Europe with strategic autonomy, it never has to be a choice out of two, and Europe’s interests are best advanced with reliable partners.

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