Xi Jinping's European Tour Highlights Deepening Divisions on China Policy

Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent European visit underscores growing geopolitical rifts among EU nations, with some embracing closer ties while others push back.

Xi Jinping concluded a European tour, revealing stark contrasts in EU nations' approaches to China, with Hungary and Serbia deepening ties amid broader EU skepticism.
In France, Xi faced tough discussions on trade imbalances and lack of substantial agreements, despite previous high-profile deals.
Hungary's engagement with China includes strategic partnerships and potential integration into EU's critical infrastructure, raising concerns in Brussels.
Serbia's alignment with China, despite EU candidacy, showcases its strategic pivot away from European consensus.
EU faces internal challenges on unified China policy as some member states prioritize national interests over collective strategy.