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2020 | 4(27) | 77–94

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Wybrane aspekty stosunków chińsko-francuskich w XXI wieku

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Selected Aspects of Chinese-French Relations in the 21st Century
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Китайско-французские отношения как элемент европейской политики Пекина в XXI веке

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The relationship of the People’s Republic of China with the French Republic was initiated in 1964 and has been constantly evolving since then. The 21st century and the changes taking place in the international system have contributed to the growth of China’s position in the international arena as a superpower, while France has been trying to maintain its dominant position in the European Union for two decades. Both countries have a lot in common and divide. The element that binds both countries together is their status in the UN Security Council, their ambivalent attitude to the superpower status of the United States, and the mutual willingness to expand economic cooperation. Among the factors that differ Beijing and Paris, there are rivalries in Africa and the approach to human rights. This does not change the fact that France is one of the main directions of China’s European policy and makes it one of Beijing’s most important political and economic partners. The international situation that both the Chinese and French governments have to face may contribute to a change in bilateral relations in the near future and the need for both sides to look for another partner in the region – in Europe through China and in Asia through France. This article aims to highlight the most important aspects of Sino-French relations in the 21st century, with particular emphasis on political and economic cooperation, especially in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. Outlining these aspects in the relations between China and France determines the construction of the article, which consists of three main parts corresponding to the relevant issues. The aim of this article is also to answer a number of research questions, such as: what were the most important controversial issues in Sino-French relations? Has the title of the most important politicians at the head of China and France influenced bilateral relations? Do relations with France’s changing relations affect the international position of the PRC? Among the research materials used in this article, Polish, English and French-language literature can be mentioned, because access to Chinese materials is extremely difficult, including their translation into other languages. A number of research methods have been used to analyze this research problem, including historical analysis and description or decision method.
RU
Отношения Китайской Народной Республики с Французской Республикой берут свое начало с 1964 года и с тех пор постоянно развиваются. ХХI век и изменения в международной системе способствовали росту позиции Китая на международной арене как сверхдержавы, в то время как Франция пытается сохранить свое доминирующее положение в Европейском Союзе в течение двух десятилетий. Обе страны имеют много общего, как и различий. Элементом, связывающим обе страны, является их статус в Совете Безопасности ООН, их двойственное отношение к сверхдержаве – Соединенным Штатам Америки – и взаимная готовность расширять экономическое сотрудничество. Факторы, которые отличают Пекин от Парижа, это соперничество в Африке и подход к правам человека. Тем не менее это не меняет того факта, что Франция является одним из основных направлений европейской политики Китая и одним из важнейших политических и экономических партнеров Пекина. Международная ситуация, с которой сталкиваются правительства Китая и Франции, может способствовать изменению двусторонних отношений в ближайшем будущем, а также тому, что обеим сторонам придется искать другого партнера в регионе – в Европе через Китай и в Азии через Францию.

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  • Uniwersytet Śląski w Katowicach

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