The Narratives of Counter-terrorism and the Prospects of EU-China Security Cooperation

Chen, Xuechen (2024) The Narratives of Counter-terrorism and the Prospects of EU-China Security Cooperation. In: Narrating China and Europe in Uncertain Times. Bristol University Press. (In Press)

Abstract

This paper delves into the implications of narratives surrounding China's counter-terrorism policy in Xinjiang on EU-China relations. Economic ties have been affected, leading to the suspension of the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment. Security cooperation has also been hindered as China's counter-terrorism narratives reinforce concerns about its potential threat to European values and security interests. The paper acknowledges the limited substantive security cooperation between the EU and China despite a shared concern for terrorism. It explores the potential for collaboration in a multilateral setting, highlighting the challenges posed by divergent values and the conflation of narratives between counter-terrorism and forced labor. The depiction of China as a threat to the liberal world order further complicates the prospects for EU-China security cooperation. Ultimately, the paper contributes to the discussion on the need for enhanced cooperation amidst the complexities of international security.

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