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Macron heads to China as Europe walks tightrope between rivalry and reliance

Macron aims to rebalance trade and address economic-security issues while urging China to boost domestic consumption and share innovation gains, amid rising tensions with Europe.

  • 1- French President Emmanuel Macron will visit China this week for his fourth state trip, as Europe tries to balance concerns over Beijing’s economic and security risks with its dependence on China during global trade instability. 2- Macron has previously pushed for a strong, united European approach toward China while avoiding actions that could provoke Beijing. 3- Analysts say China’s increasing assertiveness continues to challenge Europe’s trade, security, and diplomatic relations.
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The French president and his wife arrive in China this Wednesday for a three-day state visit. On the menu: a trip to the province, pandas, the Lebrun brothers, bilateral talks... With the hope of making the European voice heard during times of trade tensions. - Economic Forum, diplomatic discussions, meeting with the Lebrun brothers... the programme of Emmanuel Macron's visit to China (International).

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The French president will make a state visit to China from Wednesday 3 to Friday 5 December, while the disputes are accumulating between Beijing and Paris, with positions that are often irreconcilable: China, which continues to support Moscow in its war in Ukraine, accounts for almost half of the French trade deficit.

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Macron heads to China as Europe walks tightrope between rivalry and reliance

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to China this week for his fourth state visit, as Europe seeks to balance economic and security threats from Beijing with reliance on the world's second-largest economy during a time of global trade turmoil.

·United Kingdom
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rthk.hk broke the news in on Monday, December 1, 2025.
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