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Your support makes all the difference.<\/strong>Read more<\/p>\n Emmanuel Macron<\/a> heads to China<\/a> on Wednesday for a three-day state visit focusing on trade and diplomatic talks as the French<\/a> president seeks to enlist Beijing in pressuring Russia<\/a> toward a ceasefire with Ukraine.<\/p>\n Macron will advocate for an agenda of cooperation in economic and trade matters aimed at achieving a balance that ensures \u201csustainable, solid growth that benefits everyone,\u201d his office said.<\/p>\n France is aiming to attract more investment from Chinese companies and facilitate market access for French exports. During the visit, officials from both nations are expected to sign several agreements in the energy, food industry, and aviation sectors.<\/p>\n Macron is committed to defend \u201cfair and reciprocal market access,\u201d his office said.<\/p>\n France will host the Group of Seven summit in 2026 involving the world\u2019s most advanced economies, while China will chair the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, which includes the United States, South Korea, Japan, Australia, and Russia.<\/p>\n The 27-nation bloc runs a massive trade deficit with China \u2014 over 300 billion euros ($348 billion) last year. China alone represents 46% of France\u2019s total trade deficit.<\/p>\n France and the European Union have described China as a partner, competitor and systemic rival. Recent years have been marked by multiple trade disputes across a range of industries after the EU undertook a probe into Chinese electric vehicles subsidies. China responded with investigations into imports of European brandy, pork and dairy products.<\/p>\n In July, Macron welcomed exemptions for most cognac producers as a positive step. France is China\u2019s first supplier of wine and spirits.<\/p>\n