Portugal’s Challenging Relationship with China under Tense US/EU-China Relations

Portugal has a longstanding relationship with China and benefited from the economic opportunities arising closer ties Beijing, especially in wake of 2011 international bailout external assistance programme. Lisbon wants to do as much business possible. On other hand, United States (US) is Portugal’s most important ally. Thus, found itself caught between conflicting great-power interests. Amid rising US-China tensions, become battlefield for both states’ geostrategic political ploys. needs navigate complex partnerships European Union (EU) lacks consistent foreign security policy towards China. strike balance unfailing commitment US loyalty EU on one Beijing other.