Summary:
- Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent European tour reflects changing dynamics in China’s engagement with European countries, particularly in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and global tensions.
- Xi’s omission of Italy from his travel plans indicates waning European enthusiasm towards the BRI, with focus shifting to smaller European economies heavily reliant on Chinese investments.
- French President Emmanuel Macron’s advocacy for European “strategic autonomy” aligns with China’s interest in promoting a multipolar world, enhancing its global influence.
- Xi’s visit to Europe signifies broader changes in global power distribution, with implications for global politics and the international order in the future.
