What result do they expect increasing trade with China will have? Something other than China doing all they can to take over key industries, and expanding soft

What result do they expect increasing trade with China will have? Something other than China doing all they can to take over key industries, and expanding soft power? Because that is what they've done so far, and they're adamant in maintaining that course. I can't blame them too much for doing what is best for their country, but I sure can blame western businesses selling out their countries for short-term profits.