As China and France celebrate 60 years of diplomatic ties in 2024, cultural exchanges are stealing the spotlight! The New Franco-Chinese Institute in Lyon—a hub rooted in 17th-century connections—is bridging eras with modern-day collaborations.
\"Lyon's bond with China is one-of-a-kind in Europe,\" says Alain Labat, the institute's VP.
This year’s China-France Year of Culture and Tourism is hitting high notes with the Saint Marc choir’s four-tour, 40-concert plan across China. Choir director Nicolas Porte told CGTN: \"Diplomatic ties make our journeys possible—it’s like building bridges through music.\"
From ancient silk routes to viral choir performances, these two nations are proving culture is the ultimate universal language.
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China-France ties in the eyes of cultural exchange ambassadors
cgtn.com