Because it's a trade matter between an EU member state and China. Even if the EU does not react now, it will react later on. The EU-China CAI is doomed anyway,

Because it's a trade matter between an EU member state and China. Even if the EU does not react now, it will react later on. The EU-China CAI is doomed anyway, which is not good because as long as there's trade, a war is less likely. https://globalriskinsights.com/2021/09/the-eu-china-comprehensive-agreement-on-investments-cai-a-piece-of-the-puzzle/ https://globalriskinsights.com/2021/09/the-eu-china-comprehe...