As Macron Arrives in Beijing, What’s Next for Europe and China?
One year after the EU-China Summit of April 2022—famously described as a “dialogue of the deaf” by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell—relations between Europe and China remain tense and further complicated by China’s ongoing stance towards...
Xi’s Visit to ‘Rival’ Europe
from Carnegie ChinaPresident Xi Jinping travels to Italy and France this month for his first overseas trip of 2019. His visit comes soon after the European Commission labeled China a “systemic rival” and “economic competitor.” Xi’s objective for both trips is to...
Video Policy Brief: French and Dutch NGOs and the Foreign NGO Law
from Asia DialogueAsia Dialogue recently posted a series of “video policy briefs” looking at implementation of the Foreign NGO Law in China. Each video looks at a different country or aspect of the Law’s implementation. The following is focused on how groups from...
Emmanuel Macron Targets Deals during China State Visit
French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to China’s imperial past during a state visit this week as he sought deals for French industry and co-operation on global issues such as climate change and terrorism.
France’s Macron Visits China to Talk Fairer Trade and the Future
As French President Emmanuel Macron began his three-day visit to China on Monday, he arrived with a bold message. “Europe is back,” he said.
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French President Emmanuel Macron will head to China next week to strengthen commercial ties with the world's second-largest economy.
Why Has the Chinese Foreign NGO Law Become a Non-Issue in Europe?
Worries about the future of civil society organizations in China are limited to only a handful of European countries. Others put their faith in established informal ties or have subscribed to Chinese understandings of “people-to-people exchanges...
China Lifts Ban on Stinky Cheese
Authorities imposed the embargo in September because the stinky cheeses were made with strains of bacteria banned in China.
Have a Nice Day, Chinese Gangster Animation, Blocked in France
The makers of a cutting-edge Chinese film that was pulled from the world's premier animation festival following government pressure from Beijing say they still hope the movie will get a run in cinemas at home later this year.
Can China Supplant the U.S. in Europe?
From May 31 to June 2, Premier Li Keqiang will visit Germany and Belgium, to “further deepen and enrich China’s relations with the European Union (EU) at a time of increasing global uncertainty,” according to an article in China’s state newswire...
China Calls for Explanation After Paris Police Shoot Dead Chinese Man
French police said on Tuesday they opened an inquiry after a Chinese man was shot dead by police at his Paris home, triggering rioting in the French capital by members of the Chinese community and a sharp reaction from Beijing.
China Overtakes U.S. and France as Germany’s Biggest Trading Partner
China for the first time became Germany’s most important trading partner in 2016, overtaking the United States, which fell back to third place behind France, data showed on Friday.
Is China a Leader or Laggard on Climate Change?
As ongoing climate talks wind down at COP21 this week, participants in and observers of the summit in Paris wrote in to share their assessment of the message coming from the official delegation from China, currently the world’s largest emitter of...
How China Conquered France’s Wine Country
French connoisseurs sold the Chinese pomp and prestige, until they started manufacturing it themselves.
Is China a Credible Partner in Fighting Terror?
In the wake of the terror attacks in Paris China’s foreign minister Wang Yi said, “China is also a victim of terrorism....
China Is Using the Paris Attacks to Tout Its Anti-Terror Efforts at Home
Condolence and support from heads of state across the globe poured in to France after Friday’s terror attacks in Paris.
Xi’s Visit to Britain Highlights Broader Shift in Concerns About China
The visit to Britain by Xi Jinping is underscoring how European nations are de-emphasizing human rights and security concerns.
Weak Case for UK’s China-Funded Nuclear Plant, Critics Say
from chinadialogueThe U.K. and China moved closer this week to finalizing the finance of a highly controversial plan to build the first new nuclear power plant in the U.K. for a...
Is Romance Dead? France Seeks New Image in China
France's finance minister wants to persuade Chinese officials to set aside their romantic image.
French Director’s Chinese Movie Balances Freedom With Compromise
In 2012, French movie director Jean-Jacques Annaud got a warm welcome in China after more than a dozen years as persona non grata there for having offended official Chinese Communist Party history with his 1997 film ...
China Deepens Planned Cuts to Carbon Intensity
from chinadialogueChina has mapped out how it will try and peak greenhouse emissions by 2030 or before, details that could have a major bearing on U.N. climate talks aimed at delivering a deal in Paris later this year.
The world’s largest emitter of...
Taiwan’s Hou Hsiao-hsien Wins Cannes Best Director Award for 'The Assassin'
The Guangdong-born director’s film is a study in contemplative art despite its action-packed premise.
Defying U.S., European Allies Say They’ll Join China-Led Bank
Germany, France and Italy have agreed to join a new China-led Asian investment bank.
China Looks West to Bring ‘Wolf Totem’ to Screen
French director Jean-Jacques Annaud was reportedly long-banned from China for “his 1997 film "Seven Years in Tibet."
Russia, China Block Central African Republic Blacklistings at U.N.
The United States and France proposed U.N. sanctions of former Central African Republic President Francois Bozize for "engaging in or providing support for acts that undermine the peace, stability or security."
Move Over Bordeaux: French Premium Winemakers Eye China Vintage
In a country where cheap plonk and overpriced mediocre wines still define the domestic industry, the French are partnering with Chinese investors to produce super-premium wines for increasingly discerning drinkers at the...
French Firms Must Fight China for Stake in Africa -- Moscovici
Finance Minister says France must go on the offensive and fight the growing influence of China for a stake in Africa's markets.
