[palata]

They said "to be politically and economically equidistant from the US and China".

I don't see any mention of being "best friends" with China. It's not like if the US was exactly a "friend" at all these days.

[johnsmith1840]

Again words vs reality.

Reality is that China is openly suporting a war against europe. But words give leverage against US in negotiations.

[oskarw85]

EU just signed huge deal with India.

Words vs reality.

[johnsmith1840]

That helps US geopolitical goals.