iGlobeViews Episode 14 (2 July 2026): iGlobenews (www.iglobenews.org) Editor-in-Chief, Diana Mautner Markhof, discusses with top China expert Professor Susanne Weigelin-Schwiedrzik if China can take on the EU and the US at the same time. The EU is copying many US protectionist policies, but is always a step or two behind. EU economies are stagnating and shrinking, while real Chinese and US GDP growth are similar. This trend is also a result of political decisions made in disregard to sound geo-economic strategy. Germany’s auto industry is shrinking and turning to weapon’s manufacturing while China retains control of world steel production and critical minerals. China implemented Germany's Industry 4.0 strategy, while Europe turned away from robotization, despite their demographic problem. What role have China’s Belt and Road Initiative played? The US and Europe are lagging behind, despite investing billions in Africa to break China’s hold on the continent. While Japan is actively trying to find a replacement for critical minerals, where is the innovation from Europe and the US? Europe no longer has access to cheap Russian gas because of its solidarity with Ukraine. Expensive energy imports from the US are strengthening the US economy and hurting Europe. Red tape from Brussels is making matters even worse for European industry. How can Europe survive and what strategy will China pursue to counter the US and the EU? Will China’s leadership in quantum physics be the key to its supremacy, or will the US win this race? Who will win the space race? Listen and join the discussion. #iglobenews #eudecline #china #usenergy #autoindustry #quantumphysics #eu Support independent media by forwarding, following and liking our podcasts. You can listen to all our content on your favorite podcast channels.