How much is the EU's trade problem 'made in China'?

From clothes and solar panels to electric cars, trade disputes between China and Europe are nothing new. But the nature of the competition has changed. China is no longer simply the factory assembling products for the world’s brands. Over the past two decades, it has built increasingly deep supply chains and industrial ecosystems - becoming a direct competitor to European companies in sectors once dominated by the West. At the same time, Europe is confronting problems of its own: expensive energy, an investment gap and difficulties turning innovation into globally competitive companies. In this episode of Observing Europe, CGTN’s Li Jianhua traces how China-EU trade has changed since China joined the WTO in 2001 - from the 2005 "Bra Wars" and the solar dispute of 2013 to today’s battle over electric vehicles. Europe can challenge subsidies and impose tariffs. But can it ask China to be less competitive? Perhaps the question isn’t only how much of Europe’s trade problem is "made in China" – but also whether Europe can keep up. #china #eu #Trade ???? Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:???? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg ???? Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA