Labelling Taiwan’s policies as "irresponsible" and putting economic relations to the fore, the French government has laid the groundwork for a new strategic alliance with China.
During a state visit to Paris by the Chinese Premier, Hu Jintao, a joint declaration issued by the two governments criticised a planned referendum in Taiwan and called for a strengthening of bilateral economic ties, according to AFP.
Commenting on the vote, French President Jacques Chirac said, "All initi...
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