Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and French trade delegate Franck Riester met in Paris this week to strengthen economic collaboration, marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations. 🌍 The talks focused on expanding market access and fostering fair competition for businesses.
Minister Wang highlighted China’s push for “high-quality development” and innovation-driven growth, emphasizing opportunities for European companies. “China’s door will only open wider,” he said, pledging smoother operations for foreign firms.
Riester reaffirmed France’s commitment to free trade, promising to address concerns of Chinese businesses in France. 💼 Meanwhile, French corporate leaders voiced confidence in China’s economy, with many doubling down on long-term investments in tech and green industries.
With bilateral trade hitting new highs last year, both sides aim to turn post-pandemic recovery into sustainable partnerships. 🚀 Could this be the start of a Euro-Asia economic power duo? Stay tuned!
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