French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to France for a state visit. Xi landed in Paris and was greeted by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal at Orly airport, beginning his visit. During his stay, Xi will mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between France and China, meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss trade disputes, particularly related to Chinese state subsidies in various industries.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is currently visiting France for a state visit. The official Chinese television CCTV reported that he arrived in Paris to kick off his visit, where he was greeted by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal at Orly airport. During his stay, Xi will celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations between France and China and hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on trade disputes, particularly those related to Chinese state subsidies in various industries.
French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged the divisions among Europeans regarding their approach towards China. While some view it as an opportunity, others seek to protect national interests and achieve reciprocity in trade relations. The European Union has been investigating Chinese state subsidies, leading to tensions with China. During the visit, Macron is expected to confront Xi on issues such as French cognac subsidies and push for better protection of national security interests.
During their visit, Xi and Macron will participate in a Franco-Chinese economic forum and engage in a series of diplomatic meetings. They will discuss topics such as the Olympic truce for conflicts during the Paris Games and efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis. In an article published ahead of the visit, Xi emphasized that China and France share a long-standing partnership and have collaborated in various sectors, making significant contributions to global civilization.
Xi also addressed the Ukrainian crisis during his speech, stating that China has played a constructive role in promoting peace and providing humanitarian aid. He expressed hope for a quick resolution to the crisis and pledged to work with France and the international community towards that goal. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of creating an independent Palestinian state for lasting peace in the Middle East, highlighting the shared commitment between China
