✨ Sixty years ago, during the icy grip of the Cold War, China and France dropped a 'diplomatic nuclear explosion' 💥 by establishing formal ties—a bold move that reshaped East-West relations. Their 1964 joint communique, just two sentences long, became a blueprint for independence and innovation in global politics.
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France was China's first Western partner for scientific collaboration 👩🔬, nuclear energy projects, and cultural exchanges. Fast-forward to 2024: visa-free stays for French tourists and 5-year visas for Chinese graduates in France are bridging the two nations even further. Talk about #FriendshipGoals! 🎉
The 'China-France Spirit': Independence & Teamwork
President Xi Jinping recently praised the 'China-France Spirit' 🤝—a mix of mutual respect, long-term vision, and shared wins. From Macron's push for European 'strategic autonomy' to joint climate efforts, this duo proves that big powers can collaborate without losing their spark. 🌟
As Ambassador Lu Shaye put it: 'This is the most stable East-West bond today.' 🏛️ Here's to 60 more years of art exhibitions, space missions, and solving global challenges—one croissant 🥐 and dumpling 🥟 at a time!
