The EU's Contradictory Narratives on China

July 17, 2026

Commentary by Linsheng Hong

EU-China relations are being defined in two very different ways at the same time. Both sides are trying to sustain trade talks and practical cooperation, but the EU's new security definition of China may complicate this progress.

The EU's Contradictory Narratives on China

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Founded in 2020 and operational since 2022, the Institute for China-Europe Studies (ICES) is a Brussels-based independent think tank dedicated to promoting mutual understanding between China and Europe. Initiated by the Hainan Free Trade Port Research Foundation, ICES supports research and dialogue on issues including trade, international law, global governance, and maritime affairs. To achieve its objectives, ICES organises events and conferences, publishes research papers, commentaries, and reports, and supports academic exchanges, promoting the free flow of ideas and people between Europe and China.