Deal between Danish NATO port and Chinese peer draws criticism

Denmark's Esbjerg Port was designated a NATO port in 2022 and also is recognized as a wind energy hub for the European Union. (Screenshot from Port of Esbjerg's website)JENS KASTNERJuly 7, 2026 13:21 JSTHAMBURG, Germany -- A cooperation deal between a NATO port in Denmark and Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Group has raised concerns about Chinese influence over the European Union's strategic hubs, underscoring the clash between the bloc's push for rapid green-energy expansion and its ability to protect critical infrastructure. HAMBURG, Germany -- A cooperation deal between a NATO port in Denmark and Ningbo-Zhoushan Port Group has raised concerns about Chinese influence over the European Union's strategic hubs, underscoring the clash between the bloc's push for rapid green-energy expansion and its ability to protect critical infrastructure.

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