Xi Jinping’s European Tour Focuses on Trade and Strategic Partnerships Amid EU Tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Europe, including stops in Hungary and Serbia, aims to strengthen trade relations and strategic alliances as EU trade tensions escalate.
- Xi Jinping's tour will include key meetings in France, Hungary, and Serbia, focusing on trade issues and strategic cooperation.
- The visit comes amid heightened EU scrutiny over Chinese trade practices and investments, particularly in green technology and electric vehicles.
- In Hungary and Serbia, Xi seeks to reinforce China’s Belt and Road Initiative and expand China's influence in Central and Eastern Europe.
- France’s discussions with Xi will address the need to rebalance EU-China trade relations, amidst ongoing concerns over China's support for Russia.
- China's investments in Hungary and Serbia are seen as pivotal to Beijing's strategy to maintain its economic footprint in Europe.
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