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Imagine stumbling upon a century-old French-designed train station nestled between modern apartments in Wuhan, China. The Dazhimen Railway Station, once Asia's largest hub, now stands quietly as a cultural relic—a symbol of the deep-rooted, often unnoticed connections between China and France.
This year marks 60 years since France became the first major Western country to establish formal diplomatic ties with China. Today, the relationship thrives in surprising ways:
Over 50,000 French jobs created by Chinese investments
30% of China's wine imports come from France
1,000+ new French businesses enter China annually
But it's not just about economics. When a 210-year-old French castle chose Haier appliances, or when Airbus built its second Tianjin assembly line, it showed how tech and tradition blend in this partnership.
French President Emmanuel Macron recently emphasized Europe's need for strategic autonomy, stating: \"We want to work with China to fix climate change and global conflicts.\" This independent mindset keeps collaboration strong—even as geopolitical tensions rise elsewhere.
From shared love of food (Sodexo's Isabelle Hannedouche notes cultural parallels) to joint semiconductor projects in Chongqing, these ties prove that international relationships aren't just government affairs—they're in our kitchens, workplaces, and daily innovations.
Like the forgotten Dazhimen station, China-France relations might not always make headlines—but they've quietly shaped our world for over a century. And with new tech partnerships and climate goals, this historic bond is charging full-steam ahead.
The Dazhimen Railway Station, once Asia's largest hub, now stands quietly as a cultural relic—a symbol of the deep-rooted, often unnoticed connections between China and France.
Today, the relationship thrives in surprising ways:
(Sodexo's Isabelle Hannedouche notes cultural parallels) to joint semiconductor projects in Chongqing, these ties prove that international relationships aren't just government affairs—they're in our kitchens, workplaces, and daily innovations. 
