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Chinese navy personnel participating in the "Joint Sea-2026" exercise between Russia and China visit the Russian missile cruiser Varyag. July 8, 2026.

Video. China is 'a critical long-term strategic challenge', EU ministers say

Updated: 16/07/2026 - 13:28 GMT+2

EU foreign ministers issued a joint assessment of the risks posed by China, warning that Beijing threatens not only the bloc’s economy but also its security, while highlighting the shared ambition of China and Russia to assert regional dominance.

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