China-France relations

President Macron’s visit to China sought to balance between power competition and cooperation to solve global challenges. Nuclear energy is one such opportunity for cooperation.

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are the latest European arrivals in Beijing. Their views on China are similar, but not in complete alignment.

The recent visits to Beijing of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and European Council President Charles Michel reflected the ongoing attempt to calibrate Europe’s China policy.

The French overseas territory seeks to maintain strong relations with China, while Paris is more wary.

As the U.K. leads and France follows, the world now awaits a verdict from Germany on Huawei, Hong Kong, and more.

Even as the two celebrate cultural ties, political and economic tensions remain in the foreground.

Did China’s spokesperson misspeak or is the Taiwan Strait now being claimed in full as “Chinese waters“?

Xi’s receptions in Italy and France were markedly different. So were the benefits for the hosts – but not in the way you’d expect.

A Chinese work-study program in France turns 100 this year. Its impact is still felt today.

Germany, France, and the UK are increasing scrutiny of Chinese investment. Will a unified EU approach follow?

France’s conflicting visions of strategic balances in the Indo-Pacific.