Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed six decades of China-France relations as a “model of win-win cooperation” during his state visit to Paris this week, emphasizing shared progress in tech, culture, and global challenges. The visit marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations.
“Our relationship sets an example for countries with different social systems to coexist peacefully,” Xi said in a written speech, recalling his previous springtime visits in 2014 and 2019. From Voltaire to Airbus, he highlighted centuries of cultural curiosity and modern innovation driving the partnership 🌐🤝.
The two countries have turbocharged collaboration in aviation, nuclear energy, and green tech while coordinating on climate action and biodiversity. With the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism in full swing, Xi noted that cultural exchanges “bring stability to a turbulent world.”
President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Xi for talks on boosting EU-China relations and addressing global crises. “We aim to open a brighter future,” Xi added, signaling ambitions to expand AI and agrifood cooperation 🚀🌾.
