Macron in Beijing: What opportunities could China-France ties unlock?

马克龙访华:中法关系能释放哪些机遇?

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2025-12-03

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① French President Emmanuel Macron is in Beijing with a large delegation of ministers and top executives: What opportunities are Paris and Beijing looking to unlock? (00:50) ② China and Russia have vowed to defend WWII outcomes and prevent a revival of fascism or Japanese militarism. What does this pledge signal about Japan’s rising militarist ambitions? (10:21) ③ Russia-U.S. talks on Ukraine end without a breakthrough: What’s blocking progress, and how could the deadlock shape the conflict? (24:28) ④ Chinese researchers lead in key scientific and tech breakthroughs: How can China and U.S. co-exist and collaborate to drive global science forward? (34:50) ⑤ UN warns AI could widen global inequality: What strategies are needed to prevent AI from deepening the gap? (44:51)
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  • French President Emmanuel Macron is in Beijing with a large delegation of ministers and top executives.

  • China and Russia have vowed to defend World War II outcomes and prevent a revival of fascism or Japanese militarism.

  • And Russia and the United States have concluded another round of talks in Moscow,

  • with no breakthrough on securing a peace deal for Ukraine.

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  • French President Emmanuel Macron is in China for a three-day state visit.

  • A major focus is business.

  • Macron has arrived with a delegation of more than 80 people,

  • including several ministers and nearly 40 CEOs from major French companies.

  • He is scheduled to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping to map out the next stage of bilateral relations and exchange views on global issues.

  • China's foreign ministry says the visit underscored the unique role of China-France ties amid global uncertainty,

  • with both sides seeking stronger strategic communication,

  • deeper cooperation, and greater coordination on the world stage.

  • So to delve into this, let's bring in Dr.

  • George Zugoplas,

  • director of EU-China programs and senior research fellow at the European Institute of Needs.