Dhaka, July 14 -- France on July 13 started restricting Chinese airlines to one passenger flight per week, in response to curbs imposed by Beijing on French carriers.

"From July 13, Chinese companies will only be authorised to make one weekly trip," the French embassy in Beijing said on its website.

"Discussions are underway between the two governments with a view to reaching a satisfactory solution."

China's state aviation regulator, CAAC, did not immediately make any comment.

The French embassy said three Chinese carriers, Air China, China Eastern Airlines Corp, and China Southern Airlines Co, were each authorised to make weekly flights from Chinese cities to Paris.

It said that, under a June 12 reciprocal arrangement, Air France h...