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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.
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.
His pop-up events have drawn over 2,000 participants since January, blending VR tours of the Louvre with live-streamed ink painting workshops.
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. 
60 Years of China-France Collaboration: Trade,…
