Episode 333: Xi’s European Tour – An Olympic Truce?

Today, Jess, Morgan, and Les discussed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to Europe where he is visiting three countries: France, Serbia, and Hungary.  On Monday, Xi met with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss China’s unfair trade practices and China’s ongoing support for Russia, before receiving a warmer welcome in the two Eastern European countries.

Does Europe have the leverage needed to change China’s policies? Does Xi’s tour impact U.S.-EU relations? Can Europe provide a unified front when it comes to the continent’s foreign policy interests?

Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines.

Check out the sources that helped shape our expert's discussion!

https://www.wsj.com/world/chinas-xi-shouldnt-expect-an-easy-ride-in-europe-this-time-6a37e9db 

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/world/europe/xi-macron-europe-trade-war.html 

https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/05/07/china-wants-to-divide-and-conquer-europe/ 

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/07/world/europe/xi-serbia-hungary-europe.html

https://www.economist.com/china/2024/05/06/visiting-europe-xi-jinping-brings-up-an-old-grievance 

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