Leaders of China, France, Germany and the European Commission agreed Tuesday to seek fairer global trade rules and work together to face the world's economic and security challenges — in an implicit response to the United States' protectionist policies. European countries seek to boost relations with China while also putting pressure over its business practices —amid trade tensions between the United States and both China and the European Union. The four leaders spoke in a united voice to seek "mutual trust." Macron said they discussed the "friendship" as well as "existing rivalries" between the EU and China and agreed to seek a "trust-based partnership." The Chinese leader's visit has involved huge business contracts, including one of the biggest deals ever for European plane maker Airbus.

Source: ABC News March 26, 2019 08:53 UTC