Source: European Parliament
On Wednesday, 5 November 2025, the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield (EUDS) and the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) will organise a joint public hearing on “China’s influence in the EU and globally”.
This hearing will bring together experts to discuss the impact of China’s global ambitions on European democratic resilience and offer guidance on building a coherent, principled response to these evolving challenges.
As China’s strategic efforts to expand its political, economic and technological influence raise serious questions for democratic governance, strategic autonomy, and human rights, this discussion aims to pinpoint its impact and the next steps in the EU and beyond.
This hearing will explore how China exerts its influence ̶ through infrastructure investments, academic and technology partnerships, media ownership, and pressure on diaspora communities ̶ affecting European business sectors, security, and technological independence.