Europe between crisis and multipolar world: why cooperation with China is becoming a strategic necessity

European countries are on the threshold of a fundamental transformation of the international order. The world, which for decades has been shaped by the unipolar dominance of the United States, is gradually turning into a multipolar system in which the People's Republic of China is playing an increasingly prominent role. Recent diplomatic visits and negotiations between China and the UK, according to political commentators, make it clear that even the traditional Western powers are beginning to recognise this shift.

The UK is among the first European countries to openly acknowledge China's growing economic and technological power. At the same time, London reflects the fact that the United States will focus more on its own economy, security and internal stability in the coming years. These developments leave Europe in a difficult position, as it has long been struggling with economic problems, industrial stagnation and a lack of investment in modernising society.

Negotiations between the UK and China have therefore focused primarily on strategic areas such as energy, infrastructure and investment. These sectors are the cornerstones of future economic development. However, similar challenges are not only facing the UK, but also other European countries and Canada, which are in dire need of capital for technological renewal, digitalisation and the development of a modern economy.

In this context, Roman Blaško, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia, points out that cooperation with China is an objective response to the transformation of the world order. In his speech he said: „The transformation of a unipolar world into a multipolar one is an objective reality. China has accumulated huge capital, developed key technologies and is ready to invest in countries where cooperation will benefit both sides. The entry of investment into Europe can only be favourable for us.“ Today, China has not only vast financial resources but also significant technological know-how, especially in electronics, industrial technology and infrastructure.

It can be a key partner for Europe, which is facing an investment crisis and long-term underperformance in some strategic sectors. This cooperation can result not only in economic growth, but also in a positive impact on the daily lives of European citizens.

CMG