"EU's Struggle Against China's Solar Dominance and US Influence on Green-Tech Industry"

The European Union faces a dilemma as it aims to transition to green energy while becoming increasingly reliant on Chinese imports, particularly from the region of Xinjiang, which is linked to human rights abuses. The EU's solar industry is on the brink of collapse, with warnings that it may implode within weeks. The European Commission has initiated talks to assist producers but has made no concrete commitments, prompting pushback from lawmakers. Meanwhile, Hungary's lawmaker Kinga Gál's visit to China and the absence of major countries' foreign ministers at the EU's Indo-Pacific ministerial meeting have raised questions about the EU's relevance in the region. Additionally, the Biden administration is urging Papua New Guinea to reject a potential security pact with Beijing, and a bipartisan Senate deal includes funding to deter China.