**Amid China-US Tensions, Allies Jockey for Influence in Post-COVID World**.
As tensions between the United States and China continue to escalate, their allies are finding themselves in a delicate position, seeking to navigate the geopolitical landscape and secure their own interests in a post-COVID-19 world..
**Europe’s Balancing Act**.
European countries have long relied on both the US and China for economic growth and security. However, recent friction between Washington and Beijing has forced them to re-evaluate their relationships..
Germany, the largest economy in the European Union, has been particularly cautious in its approach, seeking to maintain close ties with both superpowers. Chancellor Angela Merkel has emphasized the importance of dialogue and cooperation with China while simultaneously reaffirming Germany’s commitment to the US-led NATO alliance..
France has adopted a more critical stance towards China, criticizing its human rights record and its assertiveness in the South China Sea. President Emmanuel Macron has called for a .
