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Emmanuel Macron complied with Xi Jinping's request and announced that Europe would "follow neither the US nor China" on Taiwan, which the state media celebrated. At the same time, the People's Liberation Army followed up with a fierce maneuver: It practiced encircling Taiwan and engaging targets on the island.
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Europe wants to meet its demand for synthetic fuels through imports from countries that are rich in renewables. But these imports are to be made more difficult – the resistance to this is building.
By Markus Grabitz
One visit, two styles: Macron and Xi woo each other. Von der Leyen seems less charming in comparison, but instead comes across as open and direct. The Head of the European Commission maintains the critical tone of her keynote speech during the visit to Beijing. However, Xi does not begrudge the two Europeans any public successes regarding discussions on Ukraine.
By Amelie Richter