Over three decades, China's promise became a trap for European industry
Le Monde · 6 Jun 2026

Over three decades, China's promise became a trap for European industry

'How China is Devouring Europe' (1/4). In just a few decades, China has gone from being the world's factory to a major technological rival for Europeans, who had hoped to profit on China's vast domestic market but underestimated its capacity for innovation.


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China's rapid technological advancement has transformed it from a manufacturing hub into a formidable competitor for European industries. This shift has caught Europe off guard, as they miscalculated China's potential for innovation and market dominance.


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