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Macron and Von der Leyen in China: EU de-risking, Ukraine and trade

Published on 07-04-2023 at 07:00

Photo: Flickr. Fabrice Debatty.

The much-discussed visit of French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission head Ursula Von der Leyen in China is unfolding. By meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the two European leaders aim to push for peace in Ukraine, draw clear EU policy lines, and engage in trade talks.

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Tags: China, China-Europe, EU Commission, Eurasian rail, Europe, foreign policy, France, Geopolitics, New Silk Road, politics

Author: Nikos Papatolios

Nikos Papatolios is editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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ANALYSIS

Macron and Von der Leyen in China: EU de-risking, Ukraine and trade

Published on 07-04-2023 at 07:00

Photo: Flickr. Fabrice Debatty.

The much-discussed visit of French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission head Ursula Von der Leyen in China is unfolding. By meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the two European leaders aim to push for peace in Ukraine, draw clear EU policy lines, and engage in trade talks.

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Tags: China, China-Europe, EU Commission, Eurasian rail, Europe, foreign policy, France, Geopolitics, New Silk Road, politics

Author: Nikos Papatolios

Nikos Papatolios is editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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