Xi Jinping has lauded China’s ties with France as a model for the international community as he arrived in Paris amid threats of a trade war over Chinese electric cars and French cognac. Macron will try to talk Xi out of retaliating over the EV investigation, potentially with import duties on French cognac and agricultural goods. View image in fullscreen Xi Jinping is met by Gabriel Attal, the prime minister of France. View image in fullscreen Gabriel Attal welcomes Xi Jinping in France. The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, will not join Macron and Xi in Paris due to prior commitments, according to sources.

Source: The Guardian May 06, 2024 15:25 UTC