Europe has finally realized it! German media stated that Europe should realize that economic pressure cannot make Beijing yield. On July 17, German media published an article stating that in the issue of China, Europe's tough measures against China have not yielded any results. Being tough on China only triggers a stronger response. Washington and the EU must acknowledge China's strength and its endurance. German media pointed out that Europe has a misconception, believing that China's economy, facing internal and external challenges, would be more likely to give in under external pressure.

But this is obviously a wishful thinking. After the United States proposed shocking high tariff demands, China's position was very firm, and Beijing showed no concessions, but instead stood up to the US. Therefore, regarding the Sino-European differences, German media stated that Europe should change its strategy and should not expect to get substantial concessions from China by using tough methods. Obviously, regarding the Sino-European differences, it must be said that Europe has finally become aware.

Europe has finally realized that it cannot use tough methods to handle the Sino-European differences. To be honest, it was not easy for Europe to realize this. From the German media's statements, we can clearly see that Europe's original plan was to take advantage of the Sino-US rivalry and the pain period of China's economic transformation and upgrading, intending to force China to make greater concessions to Europe. But facts have proven that Europe's idea is completely unworkable.

In fact, our attitude towards dealing with the United States is equal, and it is the same for Europe. When Europe comes at us with a hard line, we will also retaliate. We believe that after the trade and economic confrontation, Europe has fully realized this. German media believes that Europe needs to adjust the way it deals with China, which is completely correct. What Europe should do is to handle the Sino-European differences through equal and consultative ways. Europe's usual attitude towards China should also change.

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