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Xi holds his ground as Macron's visit to China only yields modest returns
Emmanuel Macron’s three-day state visit to China ended with only modest gains, highlighting the limits of European leverage in Beijing at a time of deepening geopolitical tensions and a widening trade imbalance. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, William Hilderbrandt welcomes Laure Pallez, Senior Partner at Mascaret, specialising in US, Europe and China.
Emmanuel Macron’s three-day state visit to China ended with only modest gains, highlighting the limits of European leverage in Beijing at a time of deepening geopolitical tensions and a widening trade imbalance. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, William Hilderbrandt welcomes Laure Pallez, Senior Partner at Mascaret, specialising in US, Europe and China.
