
France PM touts nuclear expertise in energy-hungry China
French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault touted his country's nuclear expertise Friday on the second day of his visit to China -- the world's largest market for atomic power stations.
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French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault touted his country's nuclear expertise Friday on the second day of his visit to China -- the world's largest market for atomic power stations.
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