Another Western political figure visits China, raising "special demands."
According to foreign media reports, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani began his visit to China today (April 16), aiming to break down trade barriers and strengthen economic and trade relations between the two countries, while also calling on the Chinese government to promote a peaceful resolution to the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.
This follows closely after high-level visits from Russia, the UAE, Spain, and Vietnam, marking yet another instance of Western leaders turning their gaze toward the East. This trend underscores that during times of global turmoil, "looking East" has become a new normal in international politics. Foreign Minister Tajani's visit carries dual expectations: economically, Italy urgently needs China's market strength to counterbalance American tariff bullying and protectionism within the European Union; politically, it hopes China can mediate both ongoing conflicts, effectively serving as a collective remedy for the leadership vacuum left by the United States. From Russia and the UAE to Spain and now Italy, leaders from different geopolitical blocs are converging on Beijing—evidence of China's irreplaceable role as a stabilizing anchor and constructive force.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1862626188950537/
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