Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing joined a video conference hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday as concerns over global economic imbalances grow ahead of next week’s G7 summit.
The meeting, “Global Convergence for Growth,” took place days before G7 leaders will gather in Évian-les-Bains from June 15–17 for a summit, during which trade tensions and China’s expanding export surplus are expected to feature prominently.
“Our common goal should be clear. It is to put the global economy back on a stronger growth path,” Macron said at the opening of the talks. He said that “coordination is key” to avoid abrupt economic and financial disruptions….
Macron Hosts Rare China Talks on Record Trade Imbalances Ahead of G7 Summit
