French Minister Catherine Colonna's Visit to China for High-Level Dialogue

French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna is currently on a two-day visit to China to co-host the 6th meeting of the China-France high-level dialogue mechanism on people-to-people exchanges. This visit follows a series of high-level dialogues that have taken place over the year, and aims to further strengthen diplomatic ties between China and France. In addition to discussing global challenges such as climate change and the Ukraine crisis, the visit is expected to result in agreements in various sectors including education, science and technology, culture, and more. The visit also aims to address trade tensions that arose after an anti-subsidy probe into Chinese electric vehicles and to set the stage for the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries in 2024. Some experts believe that the recent positive engagement between the US and China will affect the EU's policy toward China, while others expect China-EU relations to experience a period of stabilization, repair, and progress. Despite differences between the two sides, the upcoming China-EU summit is anticipated to enhance communication and coordination on global issues. Overall, the visit is seen as an opportunity to promote mutual understanding and resolve differences, while also improving the overall atmosphere between the two nations.