Italy’s Position: Stuck Between the G-7 and China

The Diplomat reported that the EU countries showed their concerns about Italy might be trapped in huge debts with China, then impacting Europe as a whole. According to The Diplomat, the EU sees China not only as a simple economic competitor but its far-reaching initiative also appears to be a threat to the continent. The policymakers described China’s move as a “systemic rival,” and Italy is likely to be the critical part of the chain.