Europe should not cry too much though. If you want to be on the big stage, be a big player first instead of the world's laughing stock. As much as China is economy and military are paper tigers, they are still more feared and respected than what the EU has, or better said is willing to bring to the table. EU still buys Russian gas and Oil even The Netherlands (which has the biggest port in the EU).
Please excuse my (probally) poor grammar







