"There's A lot of Moving Pieces Here to Unpack": Glaser on US China Relations

The transcript discusses Emmanuel Macron's diplomatic stance, highlighting his reluctance to choose between the US and China. It explores the implications of his visit to China, where he seemingly undermined European unity by endorsing Xi Jinping's call for multipolarity. Macron's visit did not yield the desired outcomes regarding Ukraine, as Xi Jinping did not commit to pressuring Russia. The discussion also covers the potential impact of Macron's actions on US-China relations and the Biden administration's strategy to align with allies against China.

What was Emmanuel Macron's position regarding choosing between Washington and Beijing?

• He wanted to distance France from both.

• He did not want to choose between Washington and Beijing.

• He preferred to align with Beijing.

• He wanted to align strictly with Washington.

How did Macron's visit to Beijing affect EU unity?

• It led to a new EU-China trade agreement.

• It strengthened EU unity.

• It undermined EU unity.

• It had no impact on EU unity.

What was Macron's reaction to China's peace plan for Ukraine?

• He fully supported it.

• He proposed an alternative plan.

• He was not convinced by it.

• He ignored it completely.

What did Macron hope to achieve from Xi Jinping regarding Ukraine?

• A commitment to support Russia.

• A commitment to pressure Vladimir Putin.

• A commitment to increase trade with Ukraine.

• A commitment to visit Ukraine.

What is the Biden administration's strategy to compete with China?

• Invest in America and align with allies.

• Isolate China economically.

• Form a military alliance against China.

• Focus solely on domestic policies.

How did Macron's actions potentially affect the Biden administration's efforts?

• They led to new trade agreements.

• They potentially undermined the administration's efforts.

• They had no effect on the administration's efforts.

• They strengthened the administration's efforts.

What is one of the key focuses of the Biden administration's trade talks with the EU?

• Increasing agricultural exports.

• Restricting technology exports to China.

• Reducing tariffs on European cars.

• Expanding tourism between the US and EU.