Ahead of French FM’s visit, China pushes for stronger ties with France in a ‘turbulent’ world

It is clear that global alliances are being reconfigured at the moment. China's foreign ministry spokesman said he hoped relations between Beijing and Paris would improve after his French counterpart's visit to his country. The visit is scheduled to take place on March 27 and 28 (Thursday and Friday), when the French Foreign Minister is expected to visit Beijing and Shanghai.It is the first visit since the French Foreign Minister assumed the man…

Ahead of French FM’s visit, China pushes for stronger ties with France in a ‘turbulent’ world

France and China have sought to strengthen ties in recent years, but Paris has also pressed Beijing on its ties with Moscow, which have strengthened since the invasion of Ukraine

French FM to visit China

French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot will visit China from March 27 to 28, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday. Jean-Noël Barrot will pay the visit at the invitation of Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and minister of foreign affairs.

China says seeking to deepen ties with France in 'turbulent' world

Beijing (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 China said Monday it hopes an upcoming visit by the French foreign minister would see the countries deepen cooperation in a world facing "turbulence and transformation". France and China have sought to strengthen ties in recent years, but Paris has also pressed Beijing on its ties with Moscow, which have strengthened since the invasion of Ukraine. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot