Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his six-day Europe tour, visiting France, Serbia, and Hungary, marking his first trip to the region in nearly five years. The tour spotlighted China's push for stronger partnerships and 'win-win' diplomacy amid global geopolitical shifts. Here's what you need to know:
Strengthening Strategic Independence
In Paris, Xi met with French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, stressing that China-Europe ties 'should not be dictated by any third party.' Experts say this underscores Beijing's support for EU strategic autonomy. 'Independence means controlling your own destiny,' said Wang Yiwei, a leading EU-China relations scholar.
Pushing Back on 'Overcapacity' Claims
Xi addressed Western concerns about China's green tech exports, calling the 'overcapacity' narrative a 'false' framing. He highlighted Chinese innovations in renewable energy as key drivers of global climate action and inflation relief. Macron echoed the need for Europe to avoid 'decoupling' and prioritize stable supply chains with China.
A Win-Win Vision
The trip emphasized collaboration over competition, with Xi framing China as a partner in Europe’s green transition and economic stability. Analysts say this could counter U.S.-led pressure for 'bloc confrontation' and reinforce globalization. 'Open cooperation is the antidote to deglobalization,' noted China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
'Independence means controlling your own destiny,' said Wang Yiwei, a leading EU-China relations scholar.
Macron echoed the need for Europe to avoid 'decoupling' and prioritize stable supply chains with China.
'Open cooperation is the antidote to deglobalization,' noted China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
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