The Lion of St. Mark’s Square in Venice is Chinese: Isotopic Analyses Confirm It

It's puzzling why European nations allow the US Imperial elites to dictate their stance on China. Given Europe's long contact with China, shouldn't they be taking the lead in forming their policies rather than being swayed by the US?
Or is it their imperialistic leaning?

— Deocliciano Okssipin (@Deocliciano) September 22, 2024