In the emerging world order, Europe and China’s interests align
South China Morning Post
by Ningrong LiuMarch 7, 2026
The Iran war has declared the death of the old global order. Europe wasn’t even consulted before Washington struck Iran alongside Israel – proof the continent is trapped between moral outrage and geopolitical irrelevance. If Europe wants to matter, it must shift its gaze eastwards, redefining China not as a binary adversary but as a balancing power. This is the path from Atlantic dependence to Eurasian relevance.
For China, too, this moment is pivotal. US President Donald Trump has launched wars...
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 3/7/2026