Chinese President Xi Jinping has highlighted the unique strategic significance and global influence of China-France relations, emphasizing the maturity and responsibility of both nations as independent major countries.
In a recent meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, President Xi underscored the importance of deepening strategic communication and strengthening mutual support between the two countries. He called for maintaining the positive development momentum of China-France relations, expressing hope that their bilateral ties would contribute significantly to the sound development of China-European Union relations and to global peace and stability.
President Xi affirmed China’s willingness to advance high-level exchanges with France, particularly in areas such as culture, education, and people-to-people bonds. He stressed the importance of these exchanges in fostering mutual understanding and reinforcing the friendship between the Chinese and French peoples.
Regarding the Ukraine crisis, President Xi reiterated China’s hope for an easing of tensions. He highlighted that neither the spillover of the crisis nor the escalation of the conflict aligns with China’s interests. President Xi stated that China will continue to play a constructive role in its own way to advocate for a ceasefire and the resolution of the conflict.
The meeting between the two leaders reflects a shared commitment to addressing global challenges and underscores the pivotal role of China-France relations in promoting international cooperation and stability.
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Xi says China-France relations are of unique strategic significance
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