As the countries lean more to the left, they may use relations with China to counter the growing radical right movement in the United States and its domino effect in Europe.

A shift to the right has plunged leaders of major EU countries into a trust crisis that threatens to undermine the consensus between Europe and China on major global issues, such as climate change, globalization and world peace.

A French warship passed through the strategic Taiwan Strait this month, U.S. officials told Reuters, a rare voyage by a vessel of a European country that is likely to be welcomed by Washington but increase tensions with Beijing.

Macron and Xi sign agreements as French leader presses EU to demand more from Beijing.

Airbus deal to sell 300 aircraft to China matches a China record held by U.S. rival Boeing.

French leader starts three-day state visit to Xian and Beijing. Xi, Macron to discuss trade, climate, North Korea, technology.