CNA Explains: What is Chinese President Xi hoping to achieve in Europe?

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China's President Xi Jinping is on a three-nation European trip, his first to the continent since 2019.

China 's President Xi Jinping is on a three-nation Europe an trip, his first to the continent since 2019.

“They see a world where there are multiple major actors, as one where the sort of mutual competition and adjustment gives the PRC strategic space to move around.” Mr Xi's visit to France coincides with the 60th anniversary of Sino-French diplomatic relations, and indicates the relative warmth between both sides.

The other countries selected, Serbia and Hungary, are seen as China-friendly, and are used as a foothold for its expanding economic ambitions in Europe. The meeting on Monday also covered trade disputes and global challenges, including the Israel-Hamas war.

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