As Chinese leader Xi Jinping touched down in France on Sunday (May 5) for a state visit, all eyes turned to Paris where President Emmanuel Macron aims to navigate delicate diplomatic waters. Macron is anticipated to leverage the visit to press Xi for a firmer stance against Russia amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. However, even before Xi's arrival, the streets reverberated with the voices of Tibetan protesters, highlighting the contentious issue of China's occupation of Tibet. Since the annexation by the People's Republic of China in 1951 following the Battle of Chamdo, Tibet's sovereignty has been a persistent source of tension, underscored by China's assertion of control over the region from January 1, 1950. Against this backdrop, Macron's diplomatic balancing act takes center stage, emblematic of the intricate dance between global powers and human rights advocacy.
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The European Union stands ready to flex its muscles to protect the bloc from China's aggressive trade practices, European Commission chief von der Leyen warned Monday following a three-way meeting with Macron and Xi.
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China's President Xi Jinping is embarking on a rare visit to Paris, with French President Emmanuel Macron poised to address pressing issues such as trade imbalances and seek Chinese support regarding the conflict in Ukraine. However, achieving these objectives during Xi's brief two-day visit to France will prove challenging, given the backdrop of escalating trade tensions between Europe and China. France is actively supporting a European Union investigation into Chinese exports of electric vehicles, while Beijing's recent initiation of an inquiry into brandy imports, predominantly from France, is widely perceived as retaliatory. Against this backdrop, Macron's administration is keen to emphasise the necessity of obtaining further assurances from Chinese authorities on trade matters. Xi's visit marks his first trip to Europe in half a decade, underscoring the significance of the occasion.
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Moscow issued a stern warning, threatening retaliation against British military targets in Ukraine and beyond if Kyiv used British-supplied long-range missiles against Russia. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron's approval of these weapons prompted the warning. Despite tensions, Ukraine restored power to areas hit by Russian strikes. Russian forces intensified attacks on Sumy and Kharkiv.
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Russian forces have ousted Ukrainian troops from two vital locations in Kharkov Region and Donbass, marking significant gains in the ongoing conflict. Moscow's 'Western' group seized Kotlyarovka village near Kupyansk, enhancing access to Kharkov or aiding Donbass operations. Simultaneously, the 'Center' group secured Solovyovo village near Donetsk. These gains reflect Russia's escalating dominance as Ukrainian forces grapple with strategic challenges.
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