“The balance of trade is not at all in the figures” explains a specialist

Ukraine is among the issues discussed with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russia’s ally. “There may be statements with China’s participation in the peace meeting in Switzerland in July. But on Ukraine, China has made its decision. They support Russia, their partner, without limit “, explains Jean-Baptiste Monnier, vice-president of the Asia Center, on the set of 19/20 info. He also recalls that in 2013, China signed with Ukraine “a security agreement where China undertakes to defend Ukraine against any invasion.”

A meeting with Ursula von der Leyen

During a meeting with the Head of State and Ursula von der Leyen, Emmanuel Macron intends to advocate common reciprocity. “It is the balance of trade which is not at all in the figures. There is a 400 billion deficit in the European trade balance with China.”specifies Jean-Baptiste Monnier.

According to him, China “sells more than it buys, produces more than it can consume. (…) The capacity is such that China delivers 80% of the world’s solar panels using its factories at 50%.” The expert finally emphasizes that “the Europeans and the French have social security coverage that the Chinese do not respect for their employees. We must fight foot by foot on this ground to defend our industries.”