(Dan Tri) – Observers say that Europe is concerned about the prospect of Russia and China cooperating more closely after the US House Speaker’s visit to Taiwan and this could become bad news for Europe.
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks during a meeting with Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen (right) on August 3 (Photo: Reuters).
According to Straits Times, European governments have not yet spoken out regarding tensions between the US and China because of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan on August 2.
However, behind the scenes, the continent’s political community seems to be worried about the immediate and long-term impacts on Europe after Ms. Pelosi’s visit.
According to Straits Times, this concern is well-founded.
Europe has considered the scenario that tensions between the US and China could flare up after Ms. Pelosi’s visit.
Beijing has accused Washington of `violating the One-China principle, interfering in China’s internal affairs` and warned of possible consequences.
In addition, Europe is also concerned that escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington could divert US attention away from the confrontation with Russia, in the context of the ongoing war between Moscow and Ukraine.
Europe seems to fear the prospect that, as major crises erupt in Asia, the US – the leader of the NATO alliance – may change its top priorities with Europe amid tensions in
According to Straits Times, another `smoldering` concern in Europe is that one of China’s response measures may be to further increase cooperation with Russia, in the context that the West wants to isolate Moscow to
Over the past five months, China has maintained a neutral stance on the war in Ukraine, but still trades with Russia without participating in the US-led embargo effort.
However, this situation may change when China seeks to retaliate against the US for Mrs. Pelosi’s visit.
Tensions escalated
On the other hand, Europe has recently sent messages of support for the US in tensions with China.
British Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss – who is running for prime minister of this country – has in recent months called on the West to take measures to help Taiwan defend itself.
Now, the British parliament’s foreign affairs committee has begun planning a visit to Taiwan later this year, a move that China warns could lead to `serious consequences`.
Therefore, according to Straits Times, China may also have to prepare for the scenario that Mrs. Pelosi’s visit may open the door for similar moves from US allies in Europe in the near future.
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