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EU-China Trade Tensions - Interview with Finbarr Bermingham

The European Union’s trade deficit with China has doubled over the past decade, fueling growing frustration in Brussels over what officials describe as a flood of low-cost Chinese products into the EU. 


Beijing’s continued support for Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine is also a major sticking point. The EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas called China the “key enabler” of Putin’s war and urged Beijing to halt its support to Russia’s military-industrial base. In response, China has indicated that it does not want to see Russia lose the war.

It was not surprising then that a summit in Beijing between top EU and Chinese leaders at the end of July produced few tangible results.

 

Just ahead of the summit, I spoke with Finbarr Bermingham (X:@fbermingham), Europe Correspondent for the South China Morning Post, to explore what’s really driving the tensions in EU–China trade. We discussed the growing trade imbalance and how China’s rare earth export controls and unwavering support for Russia are reshaping the relationship.


Date of Recording: July 18th, 2025.




Picture shows Chinese President Xi Jinping on the left with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the right. Both leaders pictures are in black and white set against the background of their regions flags which are in colour. Listen to Perspectives at www.pwneilo.com
Chinese leader, Xi Jinping (L) and
EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen (R)


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    Trump, Taiwan and the Ukraine Pivot

     Since the start of President Trump's second term, and especially following the unprecedented Oval Office confrontation last February between Trump, J.D. Vance and Ukrainian President Zelensky - Washington's policy on Ukraine has undergone a dramatic shift.

    While this realignment has alarmed many of America's traditional European allies, the ripple effects have been felt far beyond Europe, including in Taiwan. Despite the absence of a formal treaty, U.S. support has long been a cornerstone of Taiwan's security strategy in deterring invasion by China who claim Taiwan as part of its sovereign territory, despite having never controlled or occupied it.

    In this episode, we speak with Marcin Jerzewski (X: @yehaoqin , BlueSky: yehaoqin.bsky.social) Head of the European Values Center in Taipei about how Taiwan is interpreting Washington's evolving stance on Ukraine. We explore whether President Trump's territorial rhetoric and trade initiatives are fueling skepticism in Taiwan - and, how the Chinese Communist Party is leveraging the current situation to erode Taiwan's trust in the U.S.

    Date of Recording: May 27th, 2025.




    Thumbnail picture shows 3 flags standing side by side - Ukraine, US and Taiwan (RoC).
    Trump, Taiwan and the Ukraine Pivot


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    Friends of Steel

    May 9th marked the 80th anniversary celebrations of the Allied victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Russia also celebrated their version of Victory Day - an event steeped in national pride and symbolism - with a military parade in Red Square in front of an audience which included 29 visiting world leaders.

    As U.S. President Donald Trump seeks a deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine, the U.S. and Europe were watching closely to see if President Putin would offer a different message this year after resisting White House efforts to secure a ceasefire so far.

    In this episode of Perspectives with Neilo, we explore Russia's recent Victory Day celebrations. We review the increased attendance of foreign leaders at this year's military parade in Moscow as well as key moments from President Putin's speech.

    We also examine the growing alignment between China and Russia, including Xi Jinping's attempt to connect the Victory Day commemoration to what he calls "the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's return" to China.

    And finally, we unpack how this year's events are being interpreted across Europe and beyond, especially against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine and increasing international calls for a ceasefire.

    Date of Recording: May 12th, 2025




    Guest of honor, Chinese leader Xi seated on the left with his host, Russian leader Vladimir Putin on the right oversee the Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9th. A Chinese interpreter leans in from behind to help with communication.
    Russian leader Vladimir Putin and guest of honor, Chinese leader Xi Jinping oversee the Victory Day parade in Red Square, Moscow on May 9th.


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