Xi looks to defend China's economic policy, Moscow ties on Paris visit
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China's President Xi Jinping is arriving in Paris on Sunday for a state visit as he looks to defend Beijing's interests. Xi has three main goals including the defence of China's economic policy, Beijing's business ties with Moscow and the fostering of division within Europe, FRANCE 24's Yena Lee said, reporting from Beijing.