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19/06/2013 - France - China

French expat beaten up outside Shanghai bar

A young French expatriate was dragged out of a taxi and beaten up by seven Chinese men outside a Shanghai bar last week, according to local English-language media.

French Interior Minister, Manuel Valls
17/06/2013 - France - China

Youths charged over Bordeaux attack on Chinese students

Three youths have been charged and detained in connection with Saturday's attack on six Chinese students near Bordeaux, French police said on Monday.
 

Chinese tourists in France
16/06/2013 - France - China

Mixed online reaction to Chinese students attacked in France

An attack on six oenology students from China studying in the south of France has sparked mixed reactions from Chinese users on social media today.

France 24 reporter Cyril Payen
12/06/2013 - France - China

China harasses France 24 TV over Tibet documentary

China has tried to bully France 24 TV station and harassed its correspondent in Thailand over a report on Tibet, press campaigners say.

François Hollande in Tokyo on Friday
08/06/2013 - Japan - France

President François Hollande tells Japan the eurozone crisis is over

During a speech on his last day in Japan to business leaders, French President François Hollande said the eurozone debt crisis is over, but admitted efforts are still needed to boost the ...

06/06/2013 - France - Australia

Eiffel Tower visitors get birdseye view of Lena Nyadbi's aboriginal art

A new art work has been installed on the roof at the Quai Branly museum on the left bank of the river Seine, especially so that ...

Chinese wine-lovers taste Côtes de Bourg wine at a fair in Beijing
05/06/2013 - European Union - China - France

China threatens European wine imports in solar panels row

China has launched an inquiry into dumping and subsidies of European wine exports in response to the European Union’s decision to slap duties on its solar panels.

04/06/2013 - France

Hollande in Marseille for launch of world's largest container ship

French President François Hollande was in Marseille Tuesday for the launch of the world's largest-capacity container ship.

02/06/2013 - France

Three top Bordeaux châteaux bought by Hong Kong businessman

Three prestigious Bordeaux vineyards have been bought by a Hong Kong company, the latest in a number of châteaux bought by Chinese winelovers or companies.

French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian at the Eurocopter factory in Marignane, south-east France
02/06/2013 - France - Asia-Pacific

French defence minister pitches for Asia-Pacific arms market at Singapore forum

France hopes to sell more weapons to Asia-Pacific countries and step up military cooperation with them, French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told a regional security forum in Singapore this ...

Chateau Pétrus 1982 and 1990
31/05/2013 - France

French presidential wine auction raises 300,000 euros on first day

The auction of wine from the French president’s cellar raised even more than expected on its first day, Thursday, with a total take of 295,663 euros.

24/05/2013 - Series: Myanmar rising

Reform brings chances and challenges to Myanmar's youth

Myanmar's opening up to the outside world means opportunities for its young people. But they face challenges, too.

23/05/2013 - Report: Cannes 2013

Cannes samples flavours of The Lunchbox, by Indian film director Ritesh Batra

A peek at one of the several films from India at the Cannes Film Festival this year. The Lunchbox, or Dabba screened in the Critic’s Week.

23/05/2013 - Series: Myanmar rising

Hotel and restaurant prices rise as tourism booms in Myanmar

The last two years have seen a series of democratic reforms in Myanmar, with the country now apparently emerging from five decades of isolation and military rule.

22/05/2013 - Series: Myanmar rising

Can Myanmar cope with aid influx?

In the two years since Myanmar began democratic reforms, many countries have lifted sanctions against the formerly military-ruled country. International aid and financing are once again flowing into Myanmar.

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