French President Emmanuel Macron is gearing up for his fourth state visit to China, taking place from December 3 to 5, 2025 🤝. This trip follows President Xi Jinping's January 2024 visit to France for the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Here are four things to know:
- 1. A one-of-a-kind friendship 🌟
France was the first major Western country to establish ambassador-level ties with the People's Republic of China during the Cold War. Macron continues that legacy with meetings alongside President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and top legislator Zhao Leji. - 2. Trade power duo 💼
China is France's top trading partner in Asia, and France ranks third for China in the EU. Initiatives like From French Farm to Chinese Table speed up agri-food exports. Over $28 billion of investments flow both ways, sparking innovation in AI, green energy, biotech, and elder care. - 3. Upholding history 🕊️
As UN Security Council partners with shared WWII roots, China's foreign minister Wang Yi has detailed Beijing's stance on the Taiwan question, and France reaffirmed its support for the one-China principle. Unity on core interests keeps the peace. - 4. Multipolar teamwork 🌐
From marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement this year to pushing for fair global trade, China and France champion multilateralism. Their partnership aims to guide a stable, inclusive world in the face of rising unilateralism.
This week's visit is more than a photo op – it's a chance to write the next chapter of China-France ties, strengthen China-EU relations, and champion a peaceful, prosperous multilateral world.
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Why Macron's upcoming fourth China visit matters: Four things to know
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