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China-France relations
The latest news, analysis and opinion on China-France relations. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Bottles of Cognac are stored at the Hennessy factory in Cognac, southwestern France. Photo: Reuters/File Photo
China trade

‘Progress’: France hopes to toast breakthrough on China’s cognac tariffs

In a blow to France, Beijing hit EU brandy with duties after the bloc targeted made-in-China EVs – but industry insiders now optimistic about resolution.

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China-EU relations

Job creator or industry killer? Europe faces Chinese EV investment dilemma

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China trade

French flock to Chinese e-commerce bargains, hunt for ‘agent Taobao’ to deliver

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China-EU relations

Fractured by Trump, an ensemble of European diplomats heads to China

EU officials and European national representatives are on overlapping visits but each will be asking for something slightly different.

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European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic will arrive in China on Thursday. Photo: EPA
Ukraine war

China tells France ‘all stakeholders’ should play role in Ukraine peace deal

China’s foreign minister pledges to work with France against ‘unipolar hegemony’ as Trump-Putin talks leave Europe out in the cold.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | Amid threats to free trade, China and France must rise above differences

Beijing and Paris can craft a relationship that not only serves national interests but also contributes to a more stable, sustainable world.

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China-EU relations

Lu Shaye, China’s controversial ex-envoy to France, handed new role for Europe

Appointment of experienced diplomat known for abrasive style and high-profile fallouts comes at delicate time for Sino-European relations.

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Lu Shaye served as China’s ambassador to France from 2019 to 2025. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong property

K11’s Adrian Cheng resurfaces in French cultural exchange with Emmanuel Macron

‘Our focus is on the global development of the cultural industry,’ former New World Development CEO says.

Deng Li takes the reins as China’s new ambassador to France

The veteran diplomat, who arrived in Paris on Monday, assumes the post from former envoy Lu Shaye.

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China-EU relations

China-EU trade war a ‘lose-lose’ situation, top diplomat Wang Yi warns

Wang meets French diplomatic adviser Emmanuel Bonne for strategic dialogue that could lay groundwork for visit by Emmanuel Macron.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (right) meets Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French president, in Beijing on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua
Emmanuel Macron

Exclusive | Macron plans China visit amid talk of Beijing helping end Ukraine war

Senior adviser to French leader said to have travelled to Beijing to lay groundwork for 2025 trip as Europeans push for China to sway Russia.

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French President Emmanuel Macron speaks at a press conference in Warsaw, Poland, on Thursday. Photo: Zuma Press Wire/dpa
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong ‘one of the main priorities’ in push to build Sino-French ties: envoy

Eva Nguyen Binh, an ambassador for French cultural diplomacy, calls for protection of cultural links during time of tense trade discussions.

Pandas

Chinese golden monkeys to head to France on goodwill conservation mission

The endangered species will take up residence at Beauval Zoo, joining a family of giant pandas from China.

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Japan

France sends its nuclear-powered carrier to Japan – and a ‘message’ to China

Analysts say the deployment aims to bolster alliances, deter adversaries and demonstrate France’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Rafale and Super Etendards fighter jets are seen on board France’s Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier. Photo: Reuters
Trade

Spirits sag in China-EU trade relations

As China starts collecting anti-dumping duties on European brandy on Friday, it seems to be hoping that its first trade salvo might weaken EU resolve on EV tariffs.

Bottles of French brandy at a supermarket in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. Photo: Chinatopix via AP
Taiwan

Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen to visit Europe in first overseas trip since stepping down

Details of 8-day visit kept quiet amid security concerns, reports say.

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China’s rocket force

US wants ‘regular’ missile launch notification process after China’s ICBM test

Washington and France say Beijing gave advance notice of this week’s test, which Pentagon says was a ‘step in the right direction’.

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China-EU relations

Germany lobbies fellow EU members to vote against tariffs on Chinese EVs

Efforts by Berlin come as China’s commerce minister is in Europe amid the trade dispute.

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Visitors at an electric vehicle expo in Frankfurt, Germany, look at a Zeekr automobile, manufactured by the Chinese company Geely. Photo: Xinhua
China-EU relations

How will Michel Barnier influence France’s China policy – and is he supposed to?

Despite his experience as a former foreign minister, France’s new PM is seen as a compromise choice without real power.

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China-EU relations

China says EU brandy being dumped on local market, but holds fire on duties

Beijing’s decision may calm trade tensions for now, but a key vote on whether to slap tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles is looming.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Resuming Hong Kong-West extradition pacts would be in everyone’s interest

Current impasse between Hong Kong and Western nations – though limited – can benefit only criminals in the long term.

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Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung talks about Hong Kong’s connections with international police forces, at the SCMP offices in Causeway Bay on Juily 25. Photo: Dickson Lee
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Video | Parisians express love for Chinese culture ahead of Olympics

Parisians express love for Chinese culture ahead of Olympics
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Diplomacy

Opinion | Does France’s new parliament signal a turn in ties with China?

With a divided parliament and economic interests at stake, Paris is more likely to keep promoting engagement with Beijing for the time being.

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China-EU relations

How will EU shift to right alter China trade and other elements of relationship?

Green cooperation could be among first casualties of European Parliament after poll, while approach to Ukraine war may also change.

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China-EU relations

Far-right parties gain in EU polls

The gains by far-right parties in the EU dealt a shock to France which called for a snap poll, but the shifts in the region are unlikely to alter the course of policies toward China, which will be eyeing the outcome of US elections more closely.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s European People’s Party won the biggest representation in the 720-seat European Parliament. Photo: Reuters
Nato

Open Questions | ‘There is trust’ between Xi and Macron, prominent former French diplomat says

Distinguished former French ambassador reflects on the importance of Xi’s Europe visit amid mounting global tensions.

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
Open Questions series

Open Questions | Former French ambassador to Beijing discusses EU approach on trade and resolution to wars

Maurice Gourdault-Montagne discusses the significance of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s latest visit to France and China’s potential role in helping resolve the conflict in Ukraine.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | China won’t help EU relations by befriending unpopular European leaders

By cosying up to Hungary’s Orban and Serbia’s Vucic, two leaders with possibly the worst reputations in Europe, China risks tarnishing its image in return for superficial and short-term gains.

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