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How Macron’s ‘European unity’ trip to China ended up splitting Western ranks
From the sidelining of the EU Commission head in Beijing to his remarks on strategic autonomy, the French President has left a trail of controversy
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China President Xi Jinping (right) and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron having tea at the Guandong governor's residence in Guangzhou on April 7.
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“I think there is a mutual attraction between France and China, a fascination, a friendship, a path that is our own,” French President Emmanuel Macron said as he returned home from a three-day state visit to China at the end of last week.
The Chinese had indeed lavished their hospitality on the French leader.
