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European nations ‘determined to stay relevant’ in Asia-Pacific, South China Sea
As tensions rise in the region, heavyweights like Britain, Germany and France are keen to show they are more than just passive trading partners, analysts say
Sending warships to the disputed waters also ‘provides European governments with more leverage’ when dealing with the US and China on geopolitical matters closer to home
- Lee Jeong-ho
- Keegan Elmer
- South China Morning Post
Major European nations are seeking to raise their profile in the Asia-Pacific, with freedom of navigation operations and concern about rising tensions in the…