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Updated · Bloomberg · May 9China urges France to help keep EU markets open
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- In a Saturday commerce ministry statement, Beijing also called for economic and trade disputes to be resolved through dialogue.
- China said it was willing to work with France to boost bilateral investment and provide a fair business environment for companies.
- The appeal highlights Beijing's push to stabilise commercial ties with Europe and limit friction over market access and trade tensions.
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