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This publication contends that China has decided that in 2020, it will focus on Europe. Other key insights include 1) that the most essential feature of Beijing’s decision lies in China moving its political, economic, scientific-technological, commercial and fiscal activities from the US to the EU; 2) China is anticipating a marked expansion of economic relations with the EU; 3) Chinese officials assert that 5G technology, particularly with regards to Huawei, is the touchstone for China-EU and EU-US ties; 4) the EU is interested in resolving any security issues related to Huawei and to meet related Chinese demands in light of the anticipated Chinese investment that will come as a consequence, and more.