France and Germany float ‘trade bazooka’ against China as the EU sends envoy to Beijing

France and Germany have proposed a joint response to what they see as a threat from China's exports to European core industries. The 'trade bazooka' proposal comes as the European Union sends an envoy to Beijing to discuss trade issues.

The proposal is part of a broader effort by the EU to address concerns about China's trade practices and the impact of its exports on European industries.