Weaponise EU market against China or face manufacturing collapse: official think tank

A report by the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) urges the EU to leverage its market power against China, arguing that China's economic vulnerabilities make it dependent on European markets. The report suggests the EU can use its position as a key market for Chinese technology and goods to gain concessions from Beijing. Researchers believe China's assertive international behavior stems from domestic insecurities and that the EU has underestimated its own leverage. The EUISS criticizes the EU's past inaction in response to China's weaponization of rare earths, attributing it to fears of retaliation and concurrent geopolitical challenges. The report advocates for the EU to strategically utilize its market to influence China's behavior.

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