China is today the most important emitter of greenhouse gas but that has not been always the situation. The country over passed the United States only recently. As climate change is linked to the accumulated pollution, the new emitters have considered for a long time that the efforts had to be at first imposed to the countries which were responsible of the past accumulation. That was the China position but it has changed. The support, without any ambiguity, by Beijing to the Paris Agreement, is the proof of it and it is not the reflection of diplomatic or symbolic attitude ...

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French economy growth rate during 2018 1^st quarter fell back to 0.3% against 0.7% during the previous quarter. Acquired growth is only 1.2% at the beginning of this year. It means that if France wants to reach in 2018 the 2% target which is in the Stability Program presented to Brussels in April, the quarterly growth rhythm must be above 0.7% until the end of this year, which is far from being established. This result invalidates the positive opinions regarding, until now, the government economic policy. This one is the continuation of the one which ...

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At a moment when the French President arrives in the United States, attention will be focused on his counterpart personality and the ability of both men to understand each other despite their age and character differences. It is essential if they want to adopt common positions about the many current economic and geopolitical challenges affecting the international scene. It should also give the opportunity to have a better understanding of today America. We are amazed by the achievements of these companies which have changed our daily life with their software (Microsoft), their smart phones (Apple), their platforms to have access ...

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