EU chief Ursula von der Leyen is a force of destruction

Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, seems to have ignored some important information. She's been very aggressive in her statements about China, accusing them of supporting a group called Hamas without any solid evidence. Europe is in desperate need of economic growth, but von der Leyen's fear of China is causing more harm than good.

While von der Leyen is focused on criticizing China, other world leaders are seeking cooperation. President Joe Biden of the United States and President Xi Jinping of China are discussing ways to work together on nuclear safety, artificial intelligence, climate change, and agriculture. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had a successful visit to China, the first in seven years, which helped improve their strained relationship. Prince William of the UK is also engaging with China through his environmental initiative, the Earthshot Prize.

Von der Leyen has announced an upcoming summit between China and the European Union, where she intends to be confrontational and reduce economic dependence on Beijing. The EU has started investigating Chinese electric vehicle imports, which could lead to a trade dispute. However, it seems that European car manufacturers are eager to maintain good relations with China. Von der Leyen has called on China to use its influence for peace in the Middle East, despite her own role in escalating tensions. She's been criticized by European diplomats for overstepping her authority and jeopardizing negotiations with China.

In a controversial speech, von der Leyen accused China of supporting Russia and escalating conflict in Gaza, which is a serious allegation. In contrast, China has been promoting a ceasefire and a peaceful resolution through the United Nations. Von der Leyen has consistently supported Israel, even in the face of harsh measures against Gaza. In the United States, some have criticized President Biden for his support of Israel, dubbing him 'Genocide Joe. ' The U. S. is beginning to recognize that a confrontation with China is not advisable at this time, given their own internal challenges and the global context. As a result, the U. S. , along with Australia and the UK, is reducing hostility towards China. Von der Leyen's approach to China may actually reflect more on her leadership of the EU than on China itself.