Beijing, Brussels must uphold multilateralism

The Chinese top leader's visit to Europe has instilled confidence in a world full of uncertainty, as evidenced by the Sino-French statements.

French President Emmanuel Macron has emphasized that Europe has been "naïve" in its perception of the affairs of the world and that it is not up to the current challenges because "the rules of the game have changed".

This statement is representative of the current mood of world leaders: the happy days of globalization are gone and a new era has started, fostering the current atmosphere of mistrust and defiance.