LBCI

Macron and Scholz call for rebalancing trade relations with China

World News

13-04-2024 | 01:05

Share

Share

Macron and Scholz call for rebalancing trade relations with China

2^min

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday called for "rebalancing" trade relations between Europe and China ahead of the German leader's visit to Beijing.

Officials in Macron's office said that the European leaders discussed in a video call the impact of the war in Ukraine on European security.

Scholz is heading to China at the end of this weekend for a sensitive three-day visit at a time when the West is tightening its rhetoric towards Beijing, whether regarding its trade practices or its proximity to Moscow.

Macron and Scholz also emphasized in their call the need to "boost European competitiveness."

Macron's office stated that the leaders reiterated their "steadfast and long-term support for Ukraine" and "discussed European initiatives to provide military support to Ukraine."

Macron and Scholz will meet face-to-face at a joint French-German summit on May 28th in Meseberg near Berlin, coinciding with a state visit to Germany by the French president.

AFP

World News

France

Emmanuel Macron

Germany

Olaf Scholz

Trade

Relations

Europe

China

Beijing

Next

Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 622

Recommended For You

US agents involved in fatal Minneapolis shooting placed on leave

13:27

US agents involved in fatal Minneapolis shooting placed on leave

Debate intensifies in Israel over Trump, Iran, and possible military action

News Bulletin Reports

13:00

Debate intensifies in Israel over Trump, Iran, and possible military action

Euro falls 1% against the dollar before Fed rates decision

12:36

Euro falls 1% against the dollar before Fed rates decision

China warns at UN against 'military adventurism' in Iran

11:52

China warns at UN against 'military adventurism' in Iran

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Cabinet affirms elections on schedule, keeps army disarmament talks confidential, suspends Rissalat Association activities

2025-10-06

Cabinet affirms elections on schedule, keeps army disarmament talks confidential, suspends Rissalat Association activities

Syria state media says FM taking part in new round of talks with Israel

Middle East News

2026-01-05

Syria state media says FM taking part in new round of talks with Israel

Israeli army says missile launched from Yemen

Middle East News

2025-09-18

Israeli army says missile launched from Yemen

Russia says has control of key Ukrainian city of Kupiansk

2025-12-16

Russia says has control of key Ukrainian city of Kupiansk

Videos

Fairuz receives condolences for death of son Hali Rahbani—Video

2026-01-10

Fairuz receives condolences for death of son Hali Rahbani—Video

Pope Leo XIV urges leaders to hear their people’s cry for peace, singles out Lebanon (video)

2025-12-02

Pope Leo XIV urges leaders to hear their people’s cry for peace, singles out Lebanon (video)

At Beirut waterfront, Pope Leo XIV rides through cheering crowds (video)

2025-12-02

At Beirut waterfront, Pope Leo XIV rides through cheering crowds (video)

At Beirut Port, Pope Leo XIV offers silent prayer for blast victims (video)

2025-12-02

At Beirut Port, Pope Leo XIV offers silent prayer for blast victims (video)

Pope Leo XIV opens hospital visit with Arabic ’Sabah el-kheir’ — Video

2025-12-02

Pope Leo XIV opens hospital visit with Arabic ’Sabah el-kheir’ — Video

Pope Leo XIV tells Lebanese youth Lebanon’s future ‘is in your hands’; watch full speech here

2025-12-01

Pope Leo XIV tells Lebanese youth Lebanon’s future ‘is in your hands’; watch full speech here

Pope Leo XIV moved by youth turnout in Bkerke: Video

2025-12-01

Pope Leo XIV moved by youth turnout in Bkerke: Video

Pope Leo leaves for Istanbul—Video

Middle East News

2025-11-27

Pope Leo leaves for Istanbul—Video

Pope Leo arrives at Turkey's Presidential Palace—Video

Middle East News

2025-11-27

Pope Leo arrives at Turkey's Presidential Palace—Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Trump threatens Iran over nuclear talks, says 'time is running out'

1

Trump threatens Iran over nuclear talks, says 'time is running out'

“Singing Emmanuel” enters Guinness World Records as world’s longest Christmas recital

2

“Singing Emmanuel” enters Guinness World Records as world’s longest Christmas recital

Iran rejects negotiations with US in 'atmosphere of threats': FM

3

Iran rejects negotiations with US in 'atmosphere of threats': FM

Interior Minister praises airport drug bust, says Lebanon will not be a smuggling hub

4

Interior Minister praises airport drug bust, says Lebanon will not be a smuggling hub

Lebanon's budget debate overshadowed by politics and election talk

5

Lebanon's budget debate overshadowed by politics and election talk

Trump: Another war fleet heading toward Iran

6

Trump: Another war fleet heading toward Iran

Debate intensifies in Israel over Trump, Iran, and possible military action

7

Debate intensifies in Israel over Trump, Iran, and possible military action

Hundreds protest near US embassy in Baghdad over Trump interference: AFP

8

Hundreds protest near US embassy in Baghdad over Trump interference: AFP

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More