In a picturesque meeting blending diplomacy and cultural charm, Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron held informal talks today (December 5, 2025) amid Dujiangyan’s ancient irrigation systems – a UNESCO World Heritage site known as 'the treasure of Sichuan.'
The leaders explored climate action strategies and tech innovation partnerships, with Xi highlighting China’s green energy advancements. Macron later sampled Sichuan’s iconic huoguo (hotpot) 🍲, calling it 'a spicy metaphor for dynamic collaboration.'
This meeting follows recent EU-China trade negotiations, with analysts noting its timing ahead of 2026 global carbon neutrality benchmarks. Young professionals are particularly watching for new Franco-Chinese startup incubators hinted at during the talks.
