France: A Key Player in Europe’s Relationship with China

Open to the Public

As the first European nation having established diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China in 1964, France has always had a special link with Beijing. With China now presenting itself as the next superpower, how does France position itself? Does it advocate a stand-alone approach or a pan-European strategy? As the US-China relationship becomes more confrontational, where does Emmanuel Macron’s France stand on a transatlantic dialogue vis a vis China?

Hosted by the Center for European Studies. Location: Goldman Room, Adolphus Busch Hall

Date: Wed, Apr 3, 2019 Time: 12:30pm - 02:00pm Location: Center for European Studies

French President Macron (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) shake hands during a press conference in Beijing, China, January 9, 2018.

ABOUT

Philippe Le Corre, Senior Fellow at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government and Affiliate with the Project on Europe, specializes in China’s global rise, Chinese foreign direct investments, France, and China-Europe relations.

Karl Kaiser, Senior Associate with the Project on Europe, will chair the discussion.

A light lunch will be served in the Atrium at 11:45am.