They also agreed to take the universally recognized steps to promote the cooperation between China and the Pacific island countries in the agricultural sector including fishery.

Even now, polls show that voters approve of the way Mr Sarkozy defends French interests abroad, though most remain doubtful that he can do much to save jobs at home.

In addition to these measures, RelayRides only accepts cars that have gone through a safety check and installs a device that allows them to be unlocked with a special card.