The European Union is quietly tightening restrictions on Chinese technology by halting funding for clean energy projects that use Chinese-made inverters, according to officials familiar with the plan.
The move, approved by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, aims to reduce dependence on Chinese firms and protect European industry.
Chinese companies dominate a significant share of Europe’s solar capacity, raising both economic and security concerns, said the report by South China Morning Post.
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Officials fear that reliance on foreign-controlled infrastructure could expose Europe’s power grid to risks during geopolitical tensions.
The strategy reflects a shift in Brussels toward a “do more, say less” approach, avoiding public confrontation while advancing policy changes. The report said this comes amid growing pressure to counter China’s industrial overcapacity and protect domestic jobs.
At the same time, EU-China diplomatic engagement is quietly resuming. However, divisions among EU member states on how to handle Beijing continue to complicate a unified strategy.
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