Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s anticipated visit to South France, aimed at fostering closer ties with President Emmanuel Macron, faced unexpected challenges due to inclement weather. French media drew parallels between the flooding rains and the strained relationship between the two leaders, highlighting broader difficulties in overcoming bilateral challenges, including trade tensions and the war in Ukraine. Despite China’s efforts to enhance economic ties with Serbia and Hungary, analysts suggest that the relationship between France and China remains distant, with concerns raised about the Chinese regime’s governance amid economic challenges.
Rain and Cold: CCP Leader’s Relations With France
By David Vives