China shouldn’t view a tired US as signifying a Europe ready to pivot
South China Morning Post • 5/10/2026
Summary
US President Donald Trump announced that 5,000 US troops would leave Germany, which was interpreted in Western capitals as part of his ongoing conflict with European allies, particularly following German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s criticism of the US's handling of the war with Iran. Meanwhile, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has been focusing on cultivating a "partners not rivals" approach in 2026.
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