France, China FMs meet in Beijing to discuss trade disputes and Ukraine peace talks

China hopes to attract more to it the European states disenchanted by the decisions of the new American diplomacy. On the move to Beijing and Shanghai, the French Foreign Minister has obtained a pledge on the cognac issue.

Could China-Europe tensions be easing with a flurry of French and EU diplomacy?

The French foreign minister and EU trade chief have been in Beijing to mend fences on trade and Ukraine.

As Trump imposes trade barriers, China and France seek closer ties

China and France will hold three high-level talks this year on strategic, economic, financial and cultural issues, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced after meeting his French counterpart in Beijing.

France, China FMs meet in Beijing to discuss trade disputes and Ukraine peace talks

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday to discuss longstanding trade disputes in a two-day visit that ends Friday. They agreed to strengthen bilateral ties in sectors like agriculture, nuclear energy and aviation as Barrot urged China to play a role in convincing Russia to end its war in Ukraine.

France's foreign minister visits China - News Today

Beijing,  Mar 28: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot began a two-day visit to China on Thursday during which he is to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart on Ukraine and longstanding trade disputes between China and Europe. Barrot went into a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shortly before noon, to be followed by a news conference and luncheon. On Friday, he will travel to Shanghai for a series of meetings with local offic…

China, France pledge stronger ties amid global changes

Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot in Beijing on Thursday, vowing to deepen cooperation and strategic coordination. “China is willing to work with France to enhance dialogue across all domains and levels, transcend differences, and deepen cooperation,” Wang said, adding that both countries should “assume the responsibility of major nations” and support each other’s multilateral initiatives. Barrot praised …