Chinese Foreign Affairs official Wang Yi and French presidential adviser Emmanuel Bonne emphasized the need for strengthened Sino-French cooperation to address global instability during a high-level phone call on January 28, 2026. The dialogue comes amid shifting geopolitical dynamics marked by economic uncertainties and regional conflicts.
Wang, director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, stated: "As major independent powers, China and France must enhance strategic coordination to inject stability into today's turbulent world." He highlighted 50 years of proven EU-China partnership, noting shared commitments to multipolar global governance and trade dispute resolution through dialogue.
The discussion followed recent visits by European leaders to China, which Wang described as "significant advancements" in cross-continental relations. He urged France to maintain its constructive role in shaping EU-China policy frameworks.
Bonne reaffirmed France's dedication to implementing bilateral agreements reached by national leaders, stating: "Through mutual trust and coordinated action on international challenges, we can safeguard global security while promoting shared prosperity." Both parties aligned positions on pressing issues including the Ukraine crisis and Middle Eastern developments.
Analysts suggest this exchange signals potential breakthroughs in EU-China trade negotiations scheduled for Q2 2026, particularly in green technology and AI governance sectors.
