Europe is urgently trying to secure its energy needs by developing wind power, as seen at a recent expo in Madrid. Notably, while many international companies were present, no Chinese company exhibited, only observing the industry.

The wind industry smells opportunity in Europe. At an expo in Madrid this week, the convention floor was abuzz as hundreds of European, American, Japanese and Korean exhibitors vied to pitch their products, knowing the continent urgently needs to shore up its energy security amid the US-Israel war on Iran. But there was one glaring absence: not a single company operating a booth was Chinese, with China’s participants only networking from the sidelines. At a time when many in Europe seek a rapid....