To make it worse, the "As a European" is usually followed by a very judgemental or even arrogant statement. As we, the enlightened, don't understand those hillbilly politics.

What does the OP not understand? The concern of China controlling key economic and tech areas? OR that a president can block a company from operating in his country?

As a European, I might not agree with the decision but I do understand the general concern behind it.