Special Article｜Promoting the China-France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to a New Level – All walks of life in France are looking forward to President Xi Jinping’s state visit to France

Xinhua News Agency, Paris, May 4 – Now that President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to France at the invitation of President Macron, people from all walks of life in France are eagerly looking forward to the visit and see it as an opportunity to advance the Comprehensive strategic partnership between China and France to new heights.

The 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and France adds special significance to President Xi’s visit as it provides an opportunity to build on past achievements and pave the way for future cooperation. Alain Merieux, President of the French Mérieux Foundation, stressed the importance of the visit for deepening the historic friendship and promoting new areas of cooperation between the two countries.

Over the past sixty years, China-France relations have been at the forefront of China’s relations with Western countries, characterized by a unique “Sino-French spirit” of mutual understanding and cooperation. The strategic guidance of Presidents Xi Jinping and Macron has further strengthened bilateral ties, leading to fruitful cooperation in various fields.

Economic and trade cooperation between China and France has also blossomed in recent years, with China being France’s largest trading partner in Asia and France being China’s third-largest trading partner in the EU. The China International Import Expo has served as an important platform for French products to enter the Chinese market, with the hope of further cooperation in various industries.

Cultural exchanges between the two countries have also played a crucial role in improving mutual understanding and cooperation. Various activities under the China-France Culture and Tourism Year have brought people from both countries closer together, creating opportunities for cultural exchange and cooperation.

As President Xi Jinping’s visit approaches, the French people look forward to strengthening cooperation with China in various fields and deepening the ties of friendship between the two nations. The visit is seen as an important step towards promoting peace, stability and prosperity in the global community.

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