Chinese President Xi Jinping and French leader Emmanuel Macron turned up the #CollaborationVibes at Thursday's closing ceremony of the 7th China-France Business Council meeting in Beijing. The high-profile gathering comes as both nations double down on economic partnerships amid global market shifts.
Economic Power Play
🔋 Macron emphasized green energy investments, while Xi highlighted China's commitment to 'win-win' tech innovation. With France being China's third-largest EU trade partner (€102B in 2025 YTD), the meeting focused on AI, renewable energy, and luxury goods exchanges.
Cultural Bridge Building
🎭 Beyond business, the leaders announced expanded youth exchange programs and co-production deals in film/animation – a nod to France's Année de la Chine cultural initiative launching next spring.
What's Next?
🌱 Watch for new joint ventures in EV battery recycling and carbon-neutral agriculture tech. Analysts predict the strengthened partnership could reshape EU-Asia trade flows through 2026.
