Chinese President Xi Jinping called for 'closer cooperation' with France at the China-France Business Council meeting this week, spotlighting a decades-long partnership defying global tensions. Since 1964, the two nations have built a 'global strategic partnership' spanning climate action, trade, and tech innovation. 🌱
Why it matters: While the U.S. pushes allies to distance from China, France is doubling down on economic collaboration. Trade stats tell the story: China is France’s #3 trading partner, while French farm exports to China surged 50% since 2019! 🚜💹
French President Emmanuel Macron has openly criticized U.S. foreign policy, urging Europe to avoid becoming a 'vassal' to Washington. His April visit to Beijing reinforced this stance, with France rejecting 'decoupling' and focusing on rebalancing trade. 🇪🇺✨
Secret sauce: Both nations are betting big on sustainable growth. Last year’s financial dialogue saw agreements on green infrastructure and biodiversity—aligning with Europe’s push for strategic autonomy. A recent poll found 74% of Europeans want less reliance on U.S. security policies. 📊🌿
From aerospace to luxury goods, China-France collabs are thriving. And with Macron’s call for 'self-reliant' EU policies, this partnership could reshape global diplomacy—one croissant and solar panel at a time. 🥐☀️
