American flag on the US Department of Defense building. File photoMOSCOW, 13 Oct. The European allies of the United States are increasingly criticizing Washington for its policy of «decoupling» the continent and China, as well as other decisions that harm the EU economy, according to an editorial in the Chinese newspaper Global Times. The authors of the material drew attention to recent statements by European politicians in which they expressed disagreement with the US position towards China. Thus, European Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis said that «separation» from China is not an option for European business, and also criticized the new American law, designed to reduce inflation, but in fact discriminates against the auto industry and the renewable energy industry of the EU countries. A similar position was also expressed by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. In his opinion, the controversial American law threatens a «huge tariff war.» The publication writes that the EU has always opposed the «disengagement» from China and supported globalization processes, and recently the union, as well as its largest members, France and Germany, have become openly to express dissatisfaction with Washington's policies. «This is not only an active correction of signs of a recent imbalance in European diplomacy in general, but also a self-awakening after learning the lesson of harsh reality,» the article says.
WP: One European country is 'obscenely cashing in' on Ukraine conflict The Global Times also claims Europe's wounded position vis-à-vis the US since the start of the Ukrainian crisis: The US has deprived the continent of part of its political autonomy, increased its dependence on itself, and is now profiting from its weaknesses. French President Emmanuel Macron complained that Washington had raised the price of its gas, now America is also undermining the principle of free trade. «Strong support for globalization and multilateralism has always been a common point of view between China and Europe,» the article says. announced Britain's plans to soon declare China a «threat» instead of the current status of a «systemic competitor» and called it a regression that runs counter to diplomatic principles. The publication called multidirectional trends in Western countries a sign of differentiation in the transatlantic alliance and a hallmark of a multipolar world. sooner or later, they will pay for their overbearing arrogance and selfishness, and the UK for its strategic turbidity,» the newspaper summed up. In conclusion, the Global Times declared China's commitment to multilateralism and openness and stressed that such a policy will not allow the country to be left without friends and partners. 
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