PARIS, July 4 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel

Macron on Friday welcomed China's decision to close the

investigation into European brandies and accept proposals put

forward by most of France's cognac and armagnac producers.

"This is a positive step towards putting an end to the

dispute that was threatening our exports. I will continue to

support our industry to ensure that its interests are fully

protected," Macron said in a post on X.