From Cold War-era diplomacy to modern-day innovation partnerships, China and France have built a unique bond over six decades—and few understand it better than former French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin. A longtime advocate for cross-cultural collaboration, Raffarin has watched China’s meteoric rise up close, championing mutual understanding between the two nations. 🚀
In an exclusive preview of his May 1 China Talk appearance, Raffarin highlighted their shared strategic vision: \"We’ve always chosen dialogue over division,\" he said, emphasizing France’s early recognition of the Chinese mainland’s global potential. 🤝
👥 Cultural Exchange: From Louvre exhibitions in Shanghai to joint space missions, collaborations thrive.
💼 Economic Synergy: France remains a top EU investor in China, while Chinese tech giants expand into Paris.
🌱 Youth Focus: Raffarin stresses \"trusting the next generation to carry this legacy forward.\"
With Macron’s recent Beijing visits and China’s growing EU trade role, Raffarin’s insights offer a timely deep dive into a friendship shaping geopolitics—and maybe your next study abroad destination! 🎓✈️
