What does French President Macron want to achieve during a state visit to Beijing? “He plays more than just a dove of peace in the Ukrainian conflict”

French President Emmanuel Macron is not giving up. Earlier he made unsuccessful attempts to avoid a Russian invasion of Ukraine. Now he is trying – with the help of China – to end the war. Why exactly is Macron knocking on China’s door? Perhaps he holds the key to peace? Professors of international politics Tom Sauer and David Criekemans explain.

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