Macron unlikely to sway Xi to affect Russia over Ukraine struggle, professional says | EUROtoday

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French President Emmanuel Macron is anticipated to induce China’s President Xi Jinping, who arrives in Paris on Sunday for a uncommon go to, to make use of his affect with Russia over the struggle in Ukraine. Some specialists, nevertheless, stated the assembly is unlikely to yield outcomes. “I do not believe Xi Jinping’s visit to Europe this time could receive any kind of influence from France,” stated Kuo Yujen, professor on the Institute of China and Asia-Pacific Studies in Taiwan. Citing President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming go to to China this month, Kuo stated the 2 nations’ relationship will proceed to enhance regardless of disapproval from the West.