China - Hollande asked to raise freedom information during official visit to China

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders urges French President François Hollande to raise human rights and freedom of information with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, during a two-day official visit to China that begins today. Hollande's visit is the first by a foreign head of state since Xi was installed as China's president on 14 March. “While it is clear from the size of the accompanying delegation of French businessmen that trade will be the leading subject of their talks, it is essential that (...)

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