Xi Jinping on state visit to France in May, first European tour since Covid-19

The announcement

With Macron focus on the crisis in Ukraine and the possibility of reaching a truce on the occasion of the Olympics. After France, the Chinese president will travel to Serbia and Hungary

by Editorial Staff
April 29, 2024 10:48 am

It was a visit that had been talked about for a few weeks, and now the official confirmation has arrived. The Chinese president Xi Jinping will be in France on May 6 and 7 for a state visit. International crises and focus on Ukraine and the Middle East: these are the main topics in view of the meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.

FIRST POST PANDEMIC TOUR

But the visit will also be an opportunity to celebrate the 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Furthermore, as the French president himself had leaked, France will seek China’s side to obtain an Olympic truce in the theaters of war currently open. In fact, from 26 July to 11 August, Paris will host the 33rd edition of the Olympic Games.

UKRAINE AND THE MIDDLE EAST IN THE FOREGROUND

Xi Jinping’s visit to France takes on a particular significance also because it is the first European tour since the Covid-19 pandemic. “Discussions will focus on international crises, primarily war Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East, trade issues, scientific, cultural and sporting cooperation, as well as our common actions in the face of global issues, in particular the climate emergency, the protection of biodiversity and the financial situation of the most vulnerable countries ”, explained sources from the French presidency.

SERBIA AND HUNGARY AFTER FRANCE

For Emmanuel Macron, who in recent weeks has been the European leader who has spoken out the most on geopolitical issues, Xi Jinping’s visit demonstrates France’s ability to maintain channels of discussion at all levels. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has announced that, after France, Xi Jinping will visit Serbia and Hungary. “Xi’s trip to France, Serbia and Hungary It is vital for ties and will boost China-EU relations,” said spokesperson Lin Jian.

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