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"China is not distancing itself from Russia because it wants to present a united front against the West, which it views as a threat".
Alice Ekman discussed the stakes of President Macron's visit to China on several French media outlets. She stressed that China is actively building coalitions with other countries – an effort that must be taken seriously, as it is reshaping key norms and standards. Europe, she argues, must acknowledge China's perception of the EU, which Beijing does not regard as a priority partner. Interviews on France Culture, France Inter and France TV. (in French)