China International Political Economy

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has announced he will send French diplomats to China in order to quell anti-French sentiment as a result of protest during the Paris Olympic torch relay according to Telegraph.

The move comes after thousands of Chinese have called for a boycott of French goods and have protested outside the French supermarket chain Carrefour.

Sarkozy is also planning to deliver a letter to the China government and President Hu Jintao highlighting the importance of strong Sino-French ties, yet Sarkozy himself is not planning to personally visit China, members of the China government, or President Hu Jintao at this time.