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Xi Jinping’s state visit: trade disagreements and conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza on the agenda for discussions
Xi Jinping’s state visit: trade disagreements and conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza on the agenda for discussions
(franceinfo)
Trade disagreements persist between China and Europe after the reception in Paris of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday May 6. The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza were also discussed.
Monday May 6, Emmanuel Macron received the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, at the Élysée Palace. THE discussions revolved around trade disagreements between China, France and Europe, while was present the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. In particular, there was discussion of “fair rules“, namely the end of subsidies to Chinese companies. China is accused of industrial overproduction, but Xi Jinping does not see it that way. In indeed, later in the morning, Beijing has issued a press release stating that “China’s so-called overcapacity problem does not exist“.
Call for a worldwide truce
At Les Invalides, in Paris, dozens of people greeted the Chinese president’s convoy. During a ceremony with great fanfare, Xi Jinping received the honors in the Cour des Invalides. The opportunity to address the other big issue of this state trip: the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. The two countries called a worldwide truce ahead of the Paris Olympics.
