"We are totally opposed to the idea of decoupling. Decoupling is an illusion," Le Maire told reporters at the French embassy,
China Daily reported. "We stand ready to have Chinese investments in the automotive industry in France and in Europe," he said, adding that it would be a "very good thing" for Chinese businesses to invest and expand their operations within Europe.
China stands ready to strengthen policy communication with France further, deepen practical cooperation, step up coordination on international and multilateral affairs, and push the China-France comprehensive strategic partnership to a new high, He said, according to
Xinhua.