What to Expect from the Chinese President’s Trip
President Xi Jinping of China is set to embark on his first European visit in five years, a trip that will take him to France, Germany and Belgium.
The visit, which is scheduled to take place from March 24-30, is expected to focus on a range of issues, including trade, investment and climate change.
Xi’s last visit to Europe was in 2014, when he attended a summit of the European Union and China in Brussels.
Since then, relations between China and the EU have become increasingly strained, due to a number of factors, including China’s human rights record, its trade practices and its growing military assertiveness.
Despite these tensions, Xi’s visit is expected to be an important opportunity for both sides to reset their relationship.
According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Xi will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo during his visit.
He will also attend a number of other events, including a business forum in Paris and a meeting with EU leaders in Brussels.
The visit is expected to result in a number of agreements, including deals on trade and investment.
It is also hoped that the visit will help to improve relations between China and the EU, and to lay the groundwork for future cooperation on a range of issues.
Key Issues to Watch
There are a number of key issues to watch during Xi’s visit to Europe.
The two sides are likely to discuss ways to increase trade and investment, and to address trade disputes.
China is the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, and the EU is a leader in climate action.
The two sides are likely to discuss ways to cooperate on climate change, and to work together to reduce emissions.
The EU has been critical of China’s human rights record, and Xi is likely to be pressed to improve it.
Expectations and Outcomes
Expectations for Xi’s visit to Europe are high.
The visit is seen as an opportunity to reset relations between China and the EU, and to lay the groundwork for future cooperation.
However, it is also important to be realistic about what can be achieved during the visit.
The two sides have a number of different interests and perspectives, and it is unlikely that they will be able to resolve all of their differences during Xi’s visit.
Nevertheless, the visit is still expected to be a positive step forward in relations between China and the EU.
It is an opportunity for the two sides to engage in dialogue, to build trust, and to lay the groundwork for future cooperation.
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