Sweden’s long election night ends without answers – but caution on China seems certain
Despite close result, main parties agree on reducing economic dependence on China and pushing Europe towards a tougher line on Beijing
· Xiaofei Xu
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Sweden’s long election night ends without answers – but caution on China seems certain
Despite close result, main parties agree on reducing economic dependence on China and pushing Europe towards a tougher line on Beijing
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· Agence France-Presse
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