The French foreign minister met with Chinese officials in Beijing to address trade issues and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The discussions come ahead of a planned visit to France by Chinese leader Xi Jinping later this spring.
The French minister emphasized the importance of rebalancing the economic partnership between Europe and China, echoing concerns raised by European leaders. European officials have expressed worries about the impact of low-priced Chinese electric vehicles on European production and jobs. The EU is investigating whether Chinese government subsidies for EVs provide unfair advantages to Chinese exporters.
