"The purpose is to curb China's influence in multiple areas"

The German "Commercial Daily" website published an article by Moritz Koch on July 27, entitled "EU's offensive in systematic conflict with China: Europe's" Silk Road "to respond to the project has begun to take shape." The article believes that "global portal" is a kind of diplomatic tool, mainly for strategic goals, not development policy services. The purpose is to "curb China's influence where European interests are affected." The full text is as follows:

The European Union's internal documents obtained by this newspaper show that Europe's response to China's "Belt and Road" initiative- the "Global Portal" plan is changing. The European Union will set up a supervision committee for this initiative, which is led by the European Commission Chairman Feng Delin and the "related EU members". Foreign ministers of each member state will also participate. And Namibia and Tajikistan may become the first partners.

Feng Delin launched the "Global Portal" plan last year. She promises that the European Union will raise 300 billion euros against China's growing political and economic influence. However, the clear plan for funds will not be introduced.

China is opening up the market through the “Belt and Road” project, and this situation has already appeared in Europe: On July 26, a bridge across the Aristiia was opened in Croatia. This case demonstrates the significance of strategic infrastructure policies.

Resisting this approach is the goal of the "Global Portal" plan. EU member states will participate strongly to guide the initiative. The Supervision Committee holds two meetings each year to guide the implementation of the "global portal" and review the selection of lighthouse projects. This is also regarded as a voting of the European Commission.

▲ The opening ceremony of the Croatiazz Bridge by the Chinese Enterprise was held on the evening of July 26. (Xinhua News Agency)

The European Commission drags its hind legs

The "Global Portal" plan is one of the most important projects promoted by Feng Delin, which aims to fulfill its commitment to lead the "geopolitical committee". However, the start of the "Global Portal" plan was postponed due to the Russian and Ukraine conflict. Over the past few months, discussions on sanctions on Russia have brought all other issues behind Brussels.

In addition, the European Commission is also dragging its own hind legs. Not all officials agree with Feng Delin's geopolitical vision. An EU diplomat told this newspaper: "Some people in the EU Commission still want to continue to implement the previous development assistance. Therefore, now member states will intervene in (development assistance) organizations to implement . "This official pointed out that" global portal "is a kind of diplomatic tool," mainly for strategic goals rather than development policy services ". The purpose is to" curb China's influence where European interests are affected ", for example , Westbargan and some areas of Africa, as well as trading routes to Asia.

All member states have now clearly stated that the organizational structure of the "global portal" must reflect the "new strategic solution". The new infrastructure policy is related to the "change of business models", not "re -sales of planned development projects". The participation of foreign ministers of various countries is "important", especially in nearly half of the 300 billion euros target amount will be provided by the governments of member states.

It is planned to focus on "strategic interests"

From the perspective of many EU countries, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and its consequences prove that it is important to break the development of development policies and dogma. Strategic thinking infrastructure investment is very important.

The European Union tried to isolate Russia internationally, but did not make any progress. Except for Americans and their traditional allies in Asia, few countries have joined sanctions against Russia.

In addition to moral preaching, the European Union lacks plans to provide cooperation projects to the world. Infrastructure demand is huge. In order to achieve the development goals of the United Nations and establish a global economy with a neutral climate, the European Union is estimated to lack 1.3 trillion euros each year. As the relevant documents are pointed out, the "Global Portal" plan is to shrink this shortage, and at the same time ensure that "partners stand on the international side of the European Union."

Therefore, EU member states have decided that infrastructure assistance should focus on "the European Union's strategic interests", such as stable supply chain and reducing dependence. The European Commission recommends that Namibia is one of the first partner countries because the country has important mineral resources and may become the exporter of green hydrogen energy.

In Central Asia, the European Union should be upgraded to "strategic participants", such as participating in the construction of a hydropower station in Tajikistan. The hydropower station will double the power generation of the country.

In Latin America, the European Union has so far missed a lot of opportunities. Only with the participation of Chinese companies, the mining project of a metal lithium (important raw materials for production of electric vehicles) can be implemented.

Building contractors want to grab the market

Supporters of European infrastructure offensives now call for the plan to quickly implement the plan. Nels Schmidd, an expert in German Social Democratic Democratic Policy, warned: "Never stay on the oral commitment of empty cave, 'global portal' must become realistic." Fei also urged "letting those companies that have been prepared for a long time to participate."

The construction industry is particularly hoped for the "Global Portal" plan. The European International Contracting Federation wrote in a position document: "Chinese state -owned construction companies have already marked European competitors in the infrastructure market in Africa." The German Industry Federation also expressed strong support for the "global portal "plan.

All member states have now decided to set up an Economic Consultation Committee to assist the "Global Portal" Supervision Committee.In addition to the formal participation of the Commercial Association, it also plans to conduct "informal contact" with the person in charge of the "selected big company", because the goal of the "global portal" also includes "providing economic opportunities for private and state -owned companies."The next steps include coordinating investment plans in Europe and the United States.At the Seventh -way Group Summit held in June, US President Joe Bayeng made the same grand commitment as Feng Delin half a year ago: the United States will mobilize $ 200 billion in public and private funds in order to promote the "medical insurance worldwide, Digital interconnection, gender equality and fairness, and climate and energy security. "

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