Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's commitment to strengthening relations with France during a high-profile meeting with Merieux Foundation leaders Alain and Chantal Merieux in Beijing. The discussion highlighted shared goals in health innovation and global stability – a real-world Avengers-level team-up for diplomacy!
Friendship in Focus
Xi praised the 'profound friendship' between the two nations, emphasizing plans to boost cooperation in tech and healthcare: 'From battling pandemics to developing AI vaccines, our partnership could give Marvel’s smartest heroes a run for their money.' 🦠💊
Global Challenges, Shared Solutions
With COVID-19 aftershocks and ongoing conflicts like Ukraine and Palestine-Israel tensions, Xi noted: 'Our world needs more bridge-builders than wall-builders.' The Merieux Foundation’s 40+ years of China collaboration in medical research earned special recognition.
\"When major countries lead by example, the whole world benefits\" – Xi Jinping
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China cherishes friendship with France, Xi Jinping tells Alain Merieux
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