Key Takeaways

• At the same time, Chinese minister stated that they too expect similar reception for their companies.
• In his speech, Macron sharply criticized the US on tariffs.
• “And the answer, in order to fix this issue, is more cooperation.

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During his address at Davos, Switzerland, Macron said, “China is welcome, but what we need is more Chinese foreign direct investments in Europe, in some key sectors, to contribute to our growth, to transfer some technologies, and not just to export towards Europe, some devices or products which sometimes don't have the same standards, or are much more subsidized, than the ones being produced in Europe.” In the speech, Macron also claimed that in the competition from China, where massive excess capacities and distortive practices threaten to overwhelm entire industrial and commercial sectors.

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At the same time, Chinese minister stated that they too expect similar reception for their companies.

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In his speech, Macron sharply criticized the US on tariffs.

Macron's address reflects the European Union's attempt to rebalance economic ties with China amid a slew of challenges, including rising tension with the US amid Donald Trump's open threat to Greenland.

And building new approaches,” he said.

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China to French president Emmanuel Macron: Not only willing to serve as the world's factoryResponding to the French president Emmanuel Macron's speech, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that the essence of China-EU economic and trade relations lies in complementary advantages and mutual benefit and win-win outcomes.

China has now never deliberately pursued trade surpluses, and it is not only willing to serve as the world's factory but also as the world's market.

“And the answer, in order to fix this issue, is more cooperation.

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Talking of FDI Chinese FDI in Europe in particular, Guo stated that the Chinese government has now consistently encouraged and supported Chinese companies that are capable and willing to invest and operate in Europe in accordance with market-oriented principles.

Guo added that the competitive edge of Chinese products does not stem from subsidies, but is the result of massive investment in research and development, full market competition, and a complete industrial chain working together.

"We hope the European side is expected to provide a fair, nondiscriminatory, transparent and predictable market environment for Chinese businesses," Guo said.About the AuthorTOI Tech DeskThe TOI Tech Desk is a dedicated team of journalists committed to delivering the latest and most relevant news from the world of technology to readers of The Times of India.

“Competition from the United States of America through trade agreements that undermine our export interests, demand maximum concessions and openly aim to weaken and subordinate Europe, combined with an endless accumulation of new tariffs that are fundamentally unacceptable – even more so when they are used as leverage against territorial sovereignty,” he said.

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He also expressed hope that the European side is expected to adopt a long-term perspective and an open mindset, meet China halfway, and promote the sustained and healthy development of China-EU economic and trade relations.

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