Here’s what I hear “de-risking with China” and here’s what I also hear; dependancy on key natural resources, manufacturing and security on both the US and China. My hunch is that without the EU investing in market diversification/expansion, natural resource exploration/diversifying suppliers, achieving military & political independence no de-risking can be achieved (at least permanently) because postures don’t change based on intentions/vibes. What seems to be the focus based on this conversation is to do all to help patch issues rather than deal with them directly (trying to make the unworkable work….at least for a time). More importantly when Europe begins to give a serious signal that it has a solid strategy/plan that allows it to free itself from all interconnected restraints mentioned above it will be in a better negotiating position and at the same time secures its independence and influence long term rather than throwing money on quick fix solutions that are not sustainable. Eliminate shackles, don’t get fancy by adding more.
Just a hunch from a layman….