Xi Jinping's European Tour Focuses On Trade And Diplomacy

A motorcyclist rides past a billboard showing Serbian and Chinese flags that read: "Serbs and Chinese brothers forever" placed on a street prior to a curfew set up to help prevent the spread of

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is embarking on his first trip to Europe in five years, with Ukraine, trade, and investment expected to be key topics of discussion. This visit comes as China seeks to strengthen its foreign relations post-Covid-19 pandemic.

Xi's tour will commence in Paris, where he will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron has emphasized European strategic autonomy from the U.S., hinting at potential divergence in foreign policy alignment. Xi will then proceed to Hungary and Serbia, both viewed as China-friendly nations with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.