As China and France celebrate 60 years of diplomatic ties, one Shanghai resident is proving language can be the ultimate cultural handshake. 🌍✨ Meet the French-speaking enthusiast (name undisclosed) who organizes bilingual poetry nights and 'croissant vs. mooncake' taste tests to connect Gen Z crowds from both nations.
\"Language isn't just grammar – it's the heartbeat of shared experiences,\" he told us, while prepping a WeChat mini-program comparing Victor Hugo quotes with Tang Dynasty poetry. 📱📜 His pop-up events have drawn over 2,000 participants since January, blending VR tours of the Louvre with live-streamed ink painting workshops.
This cultural marathon comes as both nations launch youth exchange programs, with France recently announcing 10,000 new student visas for Chinese applicants. 🎓✈️ Historical footnote? De Gaulle's 1964 recognition of China paved the way for today's €80 billion trade relationship – now being reimagined through TikTok dances and AI-assisted language apps. 💃🤖
