Chinese President Xi Jinping is embarking on a visit to France, Serbia, and Hungary from May 5 to 10, marking his first trip to Europe in nearly five years. This visit holds significant importance for the development of China-Europe relations and is expected to bring new momentum to global peace and development.
Local residents and experts across neighboring countries, including the United Kingdom, Italy, and Bulgaria, have expressed positive sentiments regarding President Xi's visit. British national John McLean, chair of the China-UK Business Development Centre and the Institute of Directors for the City of London, highlighted his extensive experience in fostering relations between the two nations over the past 25 years. McLean welcomed Xi's latest trip to Europe as a constructive development.
Irish retiree Jim Curran emphasized that President Xi Jinping's meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron signals positive progress. Curran expressed hope that China and Ireland will continue to play pivotal roles in the fields of trade, culture, and the arts.
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We Talk: British, Irish nationals welcome President Xi's Europe visit
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