Chinese President Xi Jinping called China-France relations a cornerstone of global stability during a high-stakes meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the G20 Summit in Brazil. 🌍✨ The leaders discussed deepening cooperation in culture, education, and strategic dialogue, framing their partnership as a model for “responsible major countries.”
A Strategic Power Duo
Xi emphasized that both nations, as independent global players, share a responsibility to address international challenges. “We must strengthen mutual support and keep bilateral relations on a healthy track,” he said, highlighting plans to boost people-to-people exchanges and high-level diplomacy.
Ukraine Crisis: China’s Peace Push
On the Ukraine conflict, Xi reiterated China’s call for de-escalation: “No one benefits from prolonged crisis.” He pledged continued efforts to promote ceasefire talks, aligning with Macron’s push for diplomatic solutions. 🕊️
What’s Next?
The meeting signals stronger Sino-French collaboration ahead of key EU summits, with Xi urging the partnership to “light the way” for China-EU relations. Will this synergy reshape global diplomacy? Stay tuned. 🔍
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Xi says China-France relations are of unique strategic significance
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