73. Which of the following statements best summarizes the ‟geopolitical paradox” described in the passage? (A) Europe’s transition to green energy has made it entirely self-sufficient, causing a collapse in global trade. (B) The conflict in Ukraine has forced European nations to increase their long-term consumption of Russian natural gas. (C) Escaping dependency on Russian fossil fuels has inadvertently led Europe into a heavy reliance on Chinese green technology. (D) China’s domestic environmental laws have prevented it from exporting solar panels to Western markets.