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China's Xi in France for First European Trip in 5 Years

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  • #Hungary
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China's Xi in France for First European Trip in 5 Years
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MAY 2024
Image copyright: Kiran Ridley/Stringer/Getty Images News via Getty Images
story last updated MAY 2024

The Spin

Narrative A

Despite the niceties and pomp surrounding the state visit, an enormous trade war is brewing behind the scenes. We can expect Macron to be tough on Xi — tightening the screws on him for China's support to Russia, as well as its damaging trade practices that are hurting the EU economy.

Politico

Narrative B

While there are major disagreements between France and China, if anyone is expecting frosty exchanges or a political bust-up, they are mistaken. China is a master of carefully crafted diplomacy and will seek to use this to serve its interests. Meanwhile, Macron can be expected to lay on the charm offensive for the world's second-biggest economy.

Bloomberg

Metaculus Prediction


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