Chinese President Xi Jinping has offered to “break new ground” to boost China-France ties, just days after French President Emmanuel Macron’s high-profile visit to India. During Macron’s visit, the two countries unveiled an ambitious defense roadmap, intensifying cooperation in the strategic Indian Ocean and the Indo-Pacific region.
Macron’s visit to India coincided with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France. In his message on the occasion, Xi said, “As today’s world is once again at a critical crossroads, China and France should jointly open up a path of peace, security, prosperity, and progress for human development.”
Xi emphasized China’s commitment to the development of bilateral ties and expressed readiness to work with Macron. He sees the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to uphold fundamental principles, break new ground, build on past achievements, open up a new future, and make the China-France comprehensive strategic partnership more solid and dynamic.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi claimed that China has offered to set up French imports to the country. He stated, “We will continue to unleash consumer and investment market demand, expanding the import of high-quality products and services from France.” Wang Yi expressed hope that France would provide Chinese companies with a fair, just, and predictable business environment.
China prioritizes ties with France as Macron advocates for Europe to become a third bloc, a balancing force between the US and China. In light of the strengthened China-France ties, Chinese officials have called for increased cooperation in high-tech areas.
“Scientific and technological cooperation between France and China has been a cornerstone of their relationship. From aerospace and the nuclear industry to renewable energy, the two countries have made significant strides in joint research and development,” said the state-run China Daily in its editorial.
After Macron’s talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the two countries unveiled an ambitious defense industrial roadmap to co-develop critical military hardware. This move further solidifies cooperation in the Indian Ocean and Indo-Pacific region, a key area of concern for China.
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