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EDITORIAL. Despite the cordial exchanges that Emmanuel Macron was able to have during his state visit, Europe, due to its weaknesses, struggles to weigh in his relationship with China, which considers itself the great and only rival of the United States.
In China, Emmanuel Macron defended the idea of a "European preference", judging the automotive industry to be particularly exposed. Faced with US pressure and Chinese competition, the European Union must protect its production capacity, the Head of State believes.
MAINTENANCE. Abyssal trade deficit, technology transfer, geopolitical power relations, Europe's role... Sylvie Bermann, former French ambassador to China and Russia, analyses the stakes of Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Beijing.
When Europe Bowed to Beijing
Qamar Bashir President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to China from December 3 to December 5, 2025 is not merely a diplomatic formality; it is a geopolitical confession wrapped in ceremony. For decades, European leaders dealt with Beijing from a position of moral superiority, economic egoism, and political arrogance. They lectured China on values while depending on its factories, restrained engagement while depending on its imports, and pretended equal…
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