Paris, May 6, 2024 – In a meeting that felt like a historic encore, Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron came together in Paris to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations and to chart a bold path for the future. 🌟
\"It's great to be back in France as we mark this special milestone,\" President Xi said with a smile. \"We're taking the baton from history and sprinting into a new era of China-France relations!\" 🏃♂️
What's the buzz all about? Let's break it down:
1️⃣ Strengthening Strategic Ties
The two leaders are all about that stability! They're pledging to respect each other's core interests and keep the lines of communication wide open. Think of it as upgrading from snail mail to instant messaging for international relations! 📬➡️📱
2️⃣ Boosting Win-Win Cooperation
China and France are teaming up in big ways:
- Expanding trade in agriculture, finance, aviation, and more. ✈️🌽💰
- Diving into innovation in green energy, AI, and bio-medicine. 🌿🤖💊
- Making moves to balance trade and open markets. 🛍️🛒
- Signing 18 new cooperation agreements! 📝
\"It's like we're assembling the ultimate collaboration playlist,\" joked President Macron. 🎧
3️⃣ Pumping Up People-to-People Exchanges
From culture to education, the two nations are stirring up excitement:
- Celebrating the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism. 🎭✈️
- Extending visa-free stays for French citizens until the end of 2025! 🎫
- New direct flights between Shanghai and Marseilles. ✈️
- Aiming to have over 10,000 French students in China in the next three years. 🎓
Time to pack those bags and grab your passports, folks! 🧳
4️⃣ Tackling Global Challenges Together
Climate change, AI governance, and more—China and France are stepping up:
- Deepening cooperation on climate and biodiversity. 🌎🌳
- Supporting each other in hosting international conferences. 🤝
\"We're not just neighbors on the global map; we're teammates in making the world better,\" President Xi emphasized. 🌐💪
Speaking Out on Global Issues
On the Palestinian-Israeli conflict: President Xi called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, urging all parties to restart talks for peace in the Middle East. ✌️🕊️
On the Ukraine crisis: He highlighted China's role in advocating for peace and called for renewed dialogue, opposing any new Cold War vibes. 🕊️🌍
Still True To Their Roots
Despite all the changes over 75 years, President Xi assured that China's core values of peace, kindness, and justice remain the same. \"We're ready to build a better future together with France and all countries,\" he said. 🤗❤️
As the meeting wrapped up, the sense was clear: China and France are not just reminiscing over the past 60 years—they're gearing up for an even more dynamic future. 🚀✨
Get ready world, this duo is stepping up their game! Stay tuned for more exciting collaborations! 🌍👀
Reference(s):
Full text of Xi's remarks at joint meeting with the press with Macron
cgtn.com
