Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Thursday, emphasizing the need for strengthened bilateral cooperation to address global economic challenges. The leaders discussed expanding collaboration in traditional sectors like aerospace and civil nuclear energy while accelerating partnerships in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and green development.
Premier Li highlighted the complementary nature of China-France economic ties, stating: “Further tightening economic and trade relations can generate greater development synergy and jointly promote prosperity.” He called for fair treatment of Chinese enterprises in France and urged joint efforts to uphold free trade amid rising protectionism.
President Macron acknowledged China’s technological advancements and economic growth, expressing France’s willingness to deepen mutual investment and explore third-party markets. Both leaders agreed to coordinate on reforming global governance systems while maintaining the China-EU partnership framework.
The meeting concluded with commitments to align development strategies and strengthen multilateral cooperation, positioning the comprehensive strategic partnership as a stabilizing force in international relations.
