Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation during a phone conversation on Thursday, highlighting shared priorities in trade, climate action, and multilateral governance.
The leaders emphasized the importance of China-France relations as a stabilizing force in global affairs, particularly amid evolving geopolitical dynamics. Xi noted the two countries' "historical responsibility to uphold true multilateralism" while Macron expressed France's interest in deepening economic partnerships in green technology and advanced manufacturing.
Analysts observe the dialogue signals continued European engagement with Asian markets despite broader trade tensions. The discussion also touched on cultural exchanges, with both leaders welcoming recent initiatives to boost tourism and educational partnerships between the two nations.
This high-level exchange follows recent progress on joint infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia and Africa, where Chinese and French companies have increasingly collaborated on sustainable development initiatives.
