Celebrating 60 Years of Friendship & Economic Synergy 🇨🇳🤝🇫🇷
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for deeper collaboration with France during his speech at the China-France Business Council in Paris this week. Marking 60 years of diplomatic relations, Xi highlighted how the two nations have become 'win-win partners,' with trade skyrocketing 800x since 1964 to $78.9 billion 💹.
From Cheese to Clean Energy: What’s Next?
Xi outlined plans to expand cooperation in green tech, digital innovation, and even French food imports (think wine 🍷 and cheese!). China will extend visa-free entry for French travelers through 2025, making cultural exchanges smoother. 'Our economies are intertwined like never before,' Xi said, nodding to iconic projects like Airbus’s Tianjin assembly lines ✈️.
EU-China 'Multipolar Vision' Takes Center Stage
Emphasizing peace and globalization, Xi urged Europe to avoid 'politicizing business' 🚫. He proposed making China and Europe key partners in tech, supply chains, and climate action 🌱. With the Paris Olympics 🏟️ nearing, Xi linked the event’s spirit of unity to cross-cultural collaboration: 'Let’s write a new chapter together.'
