Macron has long promoted “strategic autonomy” and maintains closer channels to Beijing than many EU partners. At the same time, tensions are rising over Chinese exports, fast-fashion platforms and EU tariffs on electric vehicles.For Xi, France is a politically convenient partner in Europe, while Germany pushes harder for de-risking and stricter trade instruments.
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