[Analytics] China, France sign US$45 billion of deals including Airbus order
French President Emmanuel Macron calls for a ‘strong Europe-China partnership’ despite his criticism of Italy…
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[Analytics] A gift from Macron to Xi, a friend from afar
“It is a pleasure to have friends coming from afar,” the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius…
Xi meets Macron on maintaining sound China-France ties
NICE, Mar 25, 2019, Xinhua. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday stressed the importance of…
[Analytics] China hysteria falls on deaf ears in Europe
As Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Italy on Thursday, headlines alternated between playing up…
Chinese, Italian presidents agree to promote greater development of ties
ROME, Mar 23, 2019, Xinhua. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Italian counterpart, Sergio Mattarella,…
[Analytics] China’s Xi Jinping rolls out the big guns for his European ‘belt and road’ show
President’s team selection suggests he plans to put his infrastructure development programme front and centre…
Chinese president leaves for state visits to Italy, Monaco, France
BEIJING, Mar 21, 2019, Xinhua. President Xi Jinping left Beijing Thursday for state visits to…
Special envoys for Afghanistan from US, Russia, China, EU to hold talks on March 21-22
WASHINGTON, Mar 21, 2019, TASS. US Special Representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad will hold consultations…
[Analytics] Xi’s visit to boost EU ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Italy, Monaco and France from March 21 to 26,…
Russia says to respond to new EU sanctions over Kerch Strait incident
MOSCOW, Mar 17, 2019, Xinhua. The Russian Foreign Ministry said Saturday that it would respond…
[Analytics] EU dilemma: how to deal with China
Beijing is, little by little, extending its influence not only inside the EU but inside…