The European Union arms embargo on China II

Press conference with French Defence Minister

On 8 April 1997 in Beijing, French Minister of Defence Mr Charles Millon stated:

"With the Chinese leaders, we discussed reinforcing cooperation in three areas:

-- very high level strategic dialogue;

-- the exchange of information and training;

-- cooperation in the technical, technological and infrastructure fields.

. . .

This technological and industrial cooperation will be conducted within the framework of our European and international commitments."

Source: Paris Agence France Presse (in French) 8 April 1997.

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