China's Influence on EU Critical Infrastructure

by name voted on 17.01.2024

Summary

This report analyzes the risks China's influence poses to EU critical infrastructure, focusing on military-civil fusion and economic dependencies.

9 17.01.2024

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defence

economy

environment

public safety

social policy

european union

administrative law

public administration

international relations

information technology and data processing

Key points

The report identifies China's military-civil fusion strategy as a major threat to European security and democratic values.
There is significant concern regarding Chinese ownership or control of strategic European ports, which could facilitate espionage or logistical support for the Chinese military.
The EU faces extreme dependency on China for critical raw materials, including 98% of its demand for rare earths.
Vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure, such as 5G networks and undersea data cables, pose high risks for cybersecurity and intelligence gathering.

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