The
Chinese President´s official visit to the United Kingdom has not received a lot
of attention in the European media. This is rather surprising. The visit is
significant for a number of reasons that go beyond its obvious impact on the UK´s
economy.
Let´s mention some of them. The visit has substantially strengthened
the Chinese political and economic interests in Europe, making the UK the
preferred launching pad for further Chinese investments in the EU. It has also
shown that Beijing believes the UK will remain within the EU. And it is tying
the UK´s foreign policy to the Chinese ambitions.
It
is true that both countries gain from the closer relationship. However, with
time, this is above all a very strategic move by President Xi Jinping. He comes
out of it stronger, abroad and at home.
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