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.
