Xi Jinping's Lavish Treatment of Macron Signals China's Intent to Counter the US.

Chinese President Xi Jinping's lavish welcome of French President Emmanuel Macron during his state visit to China is seen as part of Beijing's efforts to woo key allies within the European Union to counter the United States. The visit underlines the importance Beijing attaches to its relationship with France as it looks for support against what Xi has called "all-round containment, encirclement and suppression" by the US. Macron is often considered by diplomats to be an important driver of key policies within the EU.