China, Europe
China sees EU call for Hong Kong students as springboard for United Front revival

Chinese President Xi Jinping, 12 November 2025, Beijing.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, 12 November 2025, Beijing. © Maxim Shemetov/Pool/EPA/MaxPPP
The European Union's call for more Hong Kong students to come and study is a tactical boon for the Chinese Communist Party's politburo. With Xi Jinping insisting on reasserting his United Front, the influx of students offers a low-cost way to test influence tactics. [...]
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