In an effort to raise money, Hollande promised to tax the rich. But many have fled to neighbouring Belgium or, in the case of film star Gerard Depardieu, to Russia. These proposals are now in abeyance.
The question of corruption and transparency in government is part of the G20 agenda, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, too, has urged his ministers to reveal details of their private wealth.
Chinese leaders have made clear their concerns over the growing rich-poor gap and the dangers of untrammelled corruption. Social media are already playing their part in highlighting the expensive lifestyle of some officials. Perhaps China will also consider cracking down on tax evasion.
Neither French nor Chinese like paying taxes but public services must be financed from some source. How to deal with corruption and prevent tax evasion could well be the most interesting part of the Hollande-Xi talks.
The author is director of the EU-Asia Centre.
4月25日,法国总统弗朗索瓦•奥朗德开始了为期两天的访中之旅。中国是世界第二大经济体,奥朗德希望此次国事访问能减少法国国内对法国政府越来越多的批评声。
奥朗德是中国国家主席习近平上任后第一位访华的西方大国领导,同时这也是他在塞浦路斯银行救助案达成后的首次出访。中国领导人将从奥朗德处寻得确认:欧盟终于控制住了欧元区危机。
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