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Pandas, pingpong and ancient canals: President Xi’s hosting style says a lot about Chinese diplomacy

  • Written by Xianda Huang, Ph.D. Student in Asian Languages and Cultures, University of California, Los Angeles
Pandas, pingpong and ancient canals: President Xi’s hosting style says a lot about Chinese diplomacyChinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron take in the view at the UNESCO World Heritage site in Dujiangyan, southwestern China'.Sarah Meyssonnier/AFP via Getty Images

When French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to China in early December for his fourth state visit, the itinerary began with the expected formalities. There...

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