French Foreign Minister Engages China on Ukraine and Trade Tensions
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot visits China, engaging in talks with his Chinese counterpart on Ukraine and trade disputes. Barrot aims to gauge China's stance on Ukraine before a French peacekeeping meeting. The visit also addresses longstanding complaints about China's trade practices in Europe.
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In a diplomatic endeavor, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot commenced a two-day visit to China, prioritizing discussions on Ukraine and intricate trade issues straining China-EU relations.
Barrot engaged in talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, followed by a media briefing. His agenda includes a trip to Shanghai to meet with local officials and business elites.
This visit comes against a backdrop of Europe's support for Ukraine contrasting Beijing's diplomatic backing of Russia. Barrot aims to gauge China's stance before a key French-hosted peacekeeping assembly, amid US-Europe fissures over Ukraine.
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