Is Europe declining faster than Qing China? A Chinese-French debate (opens original article in a new tab)

Luis Vassy, a French academic, compared Europe's economic decline to the Qing dynasty's, sparking reactions in Europe and China, and urged the EU to relearn power politics.

• Luis Vassy compared Europe's economic decline to the Qing dynasty's decline
• Vassy's comparison caused reactions in Europe and China
• Vassy called for the EU to relearn power politics