Von der Leyen, Xi increasingly assertive, we must be vigilant

(ANSA) - BRUSSELS, OCTOBER 21 - "We are seeing an acceleration in tensions, President Xi continues on his path of greater assertiveness and self-sufficiency in China, which includes the domination of Southeast Asia and a growing influence in the world, including its unlimited partnership with Russia: all this affects our relations with Beijing ".

This was stated by the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen at the end of the European Council.

"We must be vigilant about our addictions, strengthen our capacities and relationships with reliable suppliers. (ANSA).