By Joe Middleton For Mailonline
Published: 01:45 GMT, 26 March 2019 | Updated: 01:48 GMT, 26 March 2019
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French President Emmanuel Macron rolled out the red carpet for Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a state visit that included the signing of a multi-billion euro deal between European aircraft maker Airbus to China.
The French presidency said the China Aviation Supplies Holding Company has ordered 290 Airbus A320 and 10 Airbus A350 planes.
The amount of the deal was not specified. The global amount of the sale is estimated to 30 billion euros ($34 billion) at list prices, although buyers often secure discounts.
'We are honored to support the growth of China's civil aviation with our leading aircraft families,' said Guillaume Faury, president of Airbus Commercial Aircraft.
French President Emmanuel Macron accompanies Chinese President Xi Jinping after a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris today
French President Emmanuel Macron, his wife Brigitte Macron, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan arrive to attend a state dinner for the Chinese president at the Elysee Palace in Paris
'Our expanding footprint in China demonstrates our lasting confidence in the Chinese market and our long-term
