• ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.mlOP
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    17 hours ago

    Yup, the EU is free to set rules that harm its own economy. Has been working out real great for y’all, like when you made the brilliant decision not to invest in solar and wind from China. And you keep using this word, illegal, I don’t think it means what you think it means.

    LMFAO imagine thinking China is not winning against Europe. Last I checked China has basic things like energy and fertilizer that are out of reach of geniuses in Europe. And sure buddy, quality of life, tell me more about that https://www.businessinsider.com/typical-chinese-adult-now-richer-than-europeans-wealth-report-finds-2022-9

    And yes, such amazing solar and wind build outs in EU, that they don’t even shift the needle now that Gulf energy is cut off.

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      like when you made the brilliant decision not to invest in solar and wind from China.

      Starting off your response with false information from your previous comment that I already disproved is an interesting choice mate. Over 50% of China’s solar and wind exports go to the EU and the EU sources 98% of its solar panels from China. Doesn’t fit your world view though does it?

      And you keep using this word, illegal, I don’t think it means what you think it means.

      Illegal state aid, as in state aid that is against EU laws, keep up buddy, not that complicated!

      China is absolutely dependent on energy imports. One business insider article from 2022 that compares China to Europe, including regions like Turkey that are not in the EU. The Chinese median wealth is close to the lower end of EU countries like Poland and Romania and nowhere close to the higher end which are 10-15 times higher than China. You’re a great man for the misinformation, nice try though!

      The world is a very different place now to 5 years ago. China has shown by backing Russia in the war against Ukraine that they are an enemy to the EU. Expect more trade walls to go up between EU/USA and China as we divert our trade away from China over the next few decades. China shouldn’t have bitten the hand that feeds it, the rabid wolf warriors need to sit down.

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        You could even get 100% of your panels, it’s what total percentage of energy production that amounts to overall that matters. Absolutely incredible that needs to be spelled out for you. Let me try using an example that somebody with your mental prowess might be able to comprehend. If you have 100 power plants, and one of them is a solar plant that you bought from China, then you bought 100% of your solar plants from China, but that’s still only 1% of your total power generation mix. Let me know if this example was too complex and you need me to break it down some more.

        Illegal state aid, as in state aid that is against EU laws, keep up buddy, not that complicated!

        Last I checked, China isn’t part of the EU.

        China is absolutely dependent on energy imports.

        China is dependent on energy imports that largely come from Russia nowadays. And having cheap and abundant Russian energy allows Chinese industry to have much lower inputs than European industry does.

        nowhere close to the higher end which are 10-15 times higher than China

        You sure love providing sources for your claims. That’s what makes them so believable.

        The world is a very different place now to 5 years ago. China has shown by backing Russia in the war against Ukraine that they are an enemy to the EU.

        When the whole world is your enemy, maybe you’re the problem. Smug eurotrash deserve everything that’s coming to you.

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          You could even get 100% of your panels, it’s what total percentage of energy production that amounts to overall that matters.

          Come on buddy, my 5 year old could formulate a better sentence than this. I can’t even make out what you are trying to say with your nonsensical drivel.

          Absolutely incredible that needs to be spelled out for you. Let me try using an example that somebody with your mental prowess might be able to comprehend

          Then you have the cheek to follow up your poor English with insults of my intelligence. The hypocrisy is hilarious.

          but that’s still only 1% of your total power generation mix.

          Do you ever get tired of being wrong, maybe try a bit of research before you open your mouth. Almost 50% of EU electricity generation in 2024 was from renewables.

          https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20250702-1

          Last I checked, China isn’t part of the EU.

          Never said it was Einstein,

          if they want to sell to the EU the rules apply and China is relying heavily on increasing EU trade now that the USA has tariffs on China.

          You sure love providing sources for your claims. That’s what makes them so believable.

          The only source you provided was a 4 year old article from a rag of tabloid, “Business Insider”, as if that held any weight or credibility. I do not count that as a particularly reliable source.

          https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/02/23/europes-wealth-divide-mapped-where-are-adults-richest-and-poorest

          This article uses stats from UBS global wealth report 2025.

          Chinese people’s high relative wealth is due to high property ownership rates in the country, about 90%. The people in China only actually own the buildingz the government owns all the land, leasing it out for 70 years at a time with no guarantee of renewal. In Ireland I own my house and the ground under it until I sell it.

          When the whole world is your enemy, maybe you’re the problem

          Incorrect again my friend, the UN votes on the Russian war proves this. Not even China votes to support Russia, they typically abstain like the cowards they are.

          Smug eurotrash deserve everything that’s coming to you.

          There is is, the chip on your shoulder, lol. Have a great day buddy.