Hey, ocean enthusiasts! 🌍 Big news from the deep blue! China and France have just teamed up to take their marine cooperation to the next level. On Monday, during Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to France, he and French President Emmanuel Macron made waves by issuing a joint statement focused on safeguarding our precious marine ecosystems.
These two maritime giants are diving into action to protect and restore marine and coastal biodiversity. 🐠🌿 They're all about promoting environmental teamwork (yes, multilateralism!) to combat illegal fishing 🎣 and tackle the big bad of marine pollution. Say hello to cleaner waters!
But wait, there's more! They're boosting funding for biodiversity conservation, which means more resources to protect our amazing sea life. Scientific cooperation is getting a major boost too, along with a push for green shipping 🚢 and developing the blue economy. Talk about making a splash in sustainable development!
It's super inspiring to see countries coming together to champion the health of our oceans. Here's to cleaner seas and a brighter future for all marine creatures! 🌊💙
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China, France issue joint statement on deepening marine cooperation
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