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EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 23 MIN

Why is France's Macron in China visiting Xi Jinping?

from The Inside Story Podcast · host Al Jazeera

France's President Emmanuel Macron visits China for a three-day state visit - at a tricky time in relations. Under discussion - trade and the Ukraine war - with big differences between the two. What are the divisions - and what's at stake? In this episode:  Andy Mok - Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization Rémi Bourgeot - Associate Research Fellow at the French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs Ben Aris - Founder and editor-in-chief of bne IntelliNews Host: Tom McRae Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

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