Four Pillars for Global Impact
- Stability: Strategic communication to handle conflicts, uphold core interests, and seek political solutions in Ukraine and the Middle East.
- Openness: Championing trade without barriers – resolving trade spats, importing more French goods, and investing in emerging tech fields.
- Inclusiveness: Deepening cultural and youth exchanges – expanding student numbers, launching internship programmes, and boosting sustainable tourism.
- Unity: Upholding the UN system – marking key anniversaries, reinforcing China-EU ties, and supporting multilateral initiatives.
A Strategic Alliance in a Turbulent World
At a joint press conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot co-chaired the seventh China-France high-level dialogue on people-to-people exchanges. Against a backdrop of complex crises – from Ukraine to trade tensions – they agreed that major powers must:
- Maintain open dialogue
- Respect each other's core interests
- Collaborate on high-quality development and green energy
- Support the one-China policy
Looking Ahead
With 80 years since the founding of the United Nations and 50 years of China-EU relations, both sides see a window to deepen cooperation in nuclear energy, AI, aerospace, and more. As China ramps up its opening-up, France is urged to ensure a transparent, non-discriminatory environment for Chinese businesses.
For a generation plugged into global issues, this renewed partnership shows how dialogue, trade, cultural exchange, and multilateralism can shape a more stable and inclusive world.
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Wang Yi stresses roles of China and France in global stability
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