A ‘Meeting of Civilizations’: Xi Reaffirms China-France Ties on a Grand Scale
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and visiting French President Emmanuel Macron had friendly exchanges on Friday in Dujiangyan in Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with French President Emmanuel Macron in the southwestern city of Chengdu on Friday, reciprocating the personal hospitality shown during his own visit to France last year.
The informal exchange comes as both nations navigate a volatile international landscape. With both leaders emphasizing the independent nature of their respective foreign policies, the talks highlighted a shared desire to maintain stability through dialogue and cooperation amid shifting global alliances.
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- Xi Jinping met Emmanuel Macron in Chengdu, highlighting mutual respect and the independent nature of their foreign policies.
- Both leaders emphasized dialogue, cooperation, and cultural understanding, agreeing to strengthen the China-France strategic partnership.
- Joint statements covered global governance, climate, nuclear energy, agriculture, and addressed Ukraine and Palestinian issues.
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- Chinese President Xi Jinping visited French President Emmanuel Macron’s hometown in the Hautes-Pyrénées department.
- December 5, 2025：
- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Chengdu, China, reciprocating the hospitality from Xi's visit to France.
- December 5, 2025：
- Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan welcomed Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at the Dujiangyan irrigation system.
- December 5, 2025：
- Xi Jinping and Emmanuel Macron walked along the Dujiangyan waterways, discussing Chinese governance philosophy.
- December 5, 2025：
- Xi and Macron had tea at the Huaigu Pavilion and discussed the deep cultural heritage and cooperation between their nations.
- December 5, 2025：
- Xi Jinping and Emmanuel Macron agreed to maintain close communication and advance the China-France comprehensive strategic partnership.
- December 5, 2025：
- Xi Jinping and his wife hosted a luncheon for the Macrons.
- December 5, 2025：
- China and France issued joint statements on global governance, cooperation on climate and environment, peaceful use of nuclear energy, agricultural exchanges, and addressed the situations in Ukraine and the Palestinian territories.
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