Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the need for strengthened cooperation between China and France to maintain global stability during high-level talks at the 61st Munich Security Conference. Wang, a senior leader of the Communist Party of China, described the bilateral relationship as 'a pillar of international peace' during his meeting with French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot.
'In times of growing geopolitical fragmentation, China and France must champion multilateralism and reject zero-sum competition,' Wang stated, highlighting shared priorities in climate action, technological innovation, and crisis diplomacy. The discussions come as global institutions face unprecedented challenges ranging from regional conflicts to economic uncertainty.
Analysts note the timing aligns with France's evolving role in European leadership and China's push for alternative governance models. Both nations confirmed plans for enhanced collaboration in renewable energy projects and AI ethics frameworks ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's anticipated visit to Beijing later this year.
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Wang Yi urges China, France to be stabilizing force in global order
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