Here's Why
Here's Why China Wants To Keep Europe Happy
May 10, 2024
Asia Government and Politics Correspondent Rebecca Choong Wilkins discusses China's President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Europe, focusing on strategic relationships and trade tensions. They delve into China's efforts to maintain positive relations with Europe amidst increasing tensions, analyzing Beijing's subsidies and trade practices, and exploring the complex dynamics of EU-China relations and concerns about the future.
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- Xi Jinping aims to strengthen EU-China relations amidst increasing EU-US alignment.
- China strategically targets countries like Hungary and Serbia to expand influence in Europe.
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Xi Jinping's European Tour: Strategic Goals and Country Selection
China's President Xi Jinping embarked on a strategic European tour, including visits to France, Hungary, and Serbia. Xi's goal was to navigate the increasing alignment between the European Union and the US on trade investigations, aiming to distance the EU from US policies. The selection of countries like France, Hungary, and Serbia showcased Xi's interest in nations with varying degrees of independence from the EU, with Hungary and Serbia being more aligned with China geopolitically.
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