Editorial: La Vanguardia

• Chinese President, Xi Jinping, is visiting France in an attempt to rebuild relationships with Europe, especially amid tensions with the U.S and the issue of the Ukraine war.
• The visit will also address trade disputes between China and the EU, with the EU being accused of 'protectionism' and investigating Chinese imports of electric vehicles.
• China's economic union with Russia is a concern for EU. China provides significant support to the Russian economy, being its number one buyer of oil.
• Xi will visit Serbia and Hungary, in an attempt to consolidate China's influence in Europe and neutralize threats from the EU.
• Hungary maintains diplomatic and trade relations with autocratic regimes such as Russia and China, supporting these countries while defending its own interests.

Conclusion: Although the trip is expected to not change the current dynamics between China and the EU, it will serve to show that Beijing remains visible and relevant in Europe and does not renounce its ties with Russia.

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