Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Morocco highlights the strengthening economic ties between China and Morocco, with significant investments in the automotive and energy sectors. Morocco, a strategic connector to Europe, has seen a boom in Chinese companies establishing operations, particularly in electric vehicle manufacturing, as it adapts to trade restrictions from the U.S. and Europe. However, Morocco faces a delicate balancing act between its growing partnership with China and its longstanding strategic relationship with the United States and Europe, amidst rising geopolitical tensions.