From Investing.com: 2024-05-05 11:02:36

President Xi Jinping praised China’s ties with France during his visit to Paris, aimed at addressing trade disputes with the EU. French President Macron will urge Xi to reduce trade imbalances and use his influence with Russia over the war in Ukraine. France supports an EU probe into Chinese electric vehicle exports. Macron wants reciprocity in exchanges and economic security. EU members are divided on China, with Germany’s Chancellor not joining the visit. France aims to open the Chinese market to agricultural exports and resolve issues in the cosmetic industry. China may order 50 Airbus aircraft, and France hopes to pressure China into influencing Moscow on Ukraine. Macron will take Xi to the Pyrenees before he visits Serbia and Hungary.



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