French Envoys Sent to China After Paris Torch Melee

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HENRY SAMUEL

Published: Apr 22, 2008, 01:00 AM ET
Updated:Feb 10, 2022, 01:35 PM ET

PARIS — President Sarkozy of France is sending three senior envoys to China to try to quell rising anti-French sentiment in the wake of the chaotic Paris leg of the Olympic torch relay.

French Envoys Sent to China After Paris Torch Melee

French Envoys Sent to China After Paris Torch Melee

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