Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with French President Macron

Currently, with the accelerated evolution of the century long changes, humanity is once again standing at a crossroads of where to go. China and France should demonstrate their responsibility and uphold the banner of multilateralism, firmly standing on the correct side of history. China is willing to work with France to always prioritize the fundamental interests of the two peoples and the long-term interests of the international community, adhere to equal dialogue and open cooperation, and make the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and France more stable and better in the "new era", fully demonstrate its strategic value, and make new contributions to promoting an equal and orderly world multipolarity and inclusive economic globalization.

The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China approved the proposal for the "15th Five Year Plan", which outlines a blueprint for China's development in the next five years and provides the world with a "list of opportunities". China and France should seize opportunities, expand cooperation space, consolidate cooperation in traditional fields such as aviation, aerospace, and nuclear energy, and tap into the potential for cooperation in green economy, digital economy, biomedicine, artificial intelligence, new energy, and other fields. China is willing to import more high-quality French products and welcomes more French companies to develop in China. We also hope that France can provide a fair environment and stable expectations for Chinese companies. The people of China and France have a natural sense of closeness, and we need to deepen exchanges and cooperation in cultural, educational, technological, local and other fields, and continue to write a wonderful chapter in cultural exchanges.

As founding members of the United Nations and permanent members of the Security Council, China and France should practice true multilateralism, uphold the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order based on international law, strengthen communication and cooperation on political dispute resolution, promote world peace and stability, and promote reform and improvement of global governance. Currently, there are many imbalances in the world, such as the North South development imbalance and the insufficient representation of developing countries in international financial institutions. Countries should share responsibilities, coordinate actions, and work together to promote more fair, just, and reasonable global economic governance. The exchanges and cooperation between China and Europe over the past 50 years have been mutually beneficial and achieved mutual success. The deep interdependence of supply chains among different countries, open cooperation brings opportunities for development, and "decoupling and breaking the chain" means self isolation. Protectionism cannot solve the problem of global industrial restructuring, but will instead worsen the international trade environment. Both China and Europe should adhere to the positioning of partnership, promote cooperation with an open attitude, and ensure that China Europe relations develop along the correct track of independence, cooperation, and win-win outcomes.

Macron stated that France and China maintain close high-level exchanges, always trusting and respecting each other. The French side attaches great importance to its relationship with China, firmly adheres to the One China policy, and is willing to continue deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership between France and China. The French side is pleased to see the vigorous development of China's economy, adhere to open cooperation, and bring more opportunities to the world. They are willing to promote mutual investment with China, strengthen cooperation in areas such as economy, trade, and renewable energy, and promote friendly cultural exchanges. The French side welcomes more Chinese companies to invest in France and is willing to provide a fair and non discriminatory business environment. The French side is committed to promoting the healthy and stable development of EU China relations, believing that Europe and China should adhere to dialogue and cooperation, and Europe should achieve strategic autonomy. Faced with the unstable geopolitical situation and the impact on multilateral order, cooperation between France and China is even more important and indispensable.

The two heads of state exchanged views on the Ukrainian crisis. China supports European countries in playing their due role and promoting the construction of a balanced, effective, and sustainable European security architecture.

After the talks, the two heads of state witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents in areas such as nuclear energy, agriculture, education, and ecological environment.

The two heads of state also jointly met with Chinese and foreign journalists.

When Macron arrived, the salute troops lined up to pay their respects. The two heads of state stepped onto the reviewing stand, the military band played the national anthems of China and France, and 21 salutes were fired at Tiananmen Square.

Wang Yi participated in the above-mentioned activities. (End)