The Heat: China-France Relations

China and France mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties. France became the first Western country to normalize ties with China in 1964 and since then Sino-French relations have strengthened and expanded.  Today, France is China's third-largest trading partner in the European Union, with bilateral trade totaling nearly $79 billion. Joining the discussion: Yan Liang is a Chair and Professor in Economics at Willamette University.  Richard Werly is an International Correspondent with the Swiss Daily, Blick. Joav Toker is an Associate Professor at the American Graduate School in Paris. Victor Gao is a Chair Professor at Soochow University. Watch CGTN LIVE on your computer, tablet or mobile https://cgtnamerica.vhx.tv/videos/hd-live-broadcasts Subscribe to CGTN America on YouTube Follow CGTN America: Twitter: @cgtnamerica Facebook: @cgtnamerica Instagram: @cgtnamerica TikTok: @newstoks This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of CCTV. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.