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. 🇨🇳🤝🇫🇷
