Bangladesh, Nov. 5 -- Europes transition towards renewable energy was supposed to mark a historic turning point: a shift away from fossil fuel dependence towards a cleaner, more secure, and independent energy future. Following Russias invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the European Union (EU) accelerated its ambition to source nearly half of its energy from clean technologies by the end of the decade. Yet, as Europe seeks to strengthen its energy independence, a critical question is emerging: could its green energy transition create a new form of strategic dependence on China? Recent investigative findings concerning the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Goldwind suggest that this concern deser...