PARIS, May 5 (Xinhua) -- The development of China-France relations has not only brought benefits to the two peoples, but also injected stability and positive energy into the turbulent world, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a written speech on Sunday upon his arrival here for a state visit to France.
PARIS, May 5 (Xinhua) -- Over the past 60 years, China-France relations have long been at the forefront of China's ties with major Western countries, setting a good example for the international community of peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation between countries with different systems, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a written speech on Sunday upon his arrival here for a state visit to France.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Paris for a state visit to France at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, May 5, 2024. Xi was received by French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal at Paris Orly airport upon arrival.
President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris on Sunday in a significant diplomatic move to strengthen relations with China's key European partners, a trip widely expected to reaffirm and solidify robust ties while better managing differences. Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, were greeted by French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal upon their arrival at Paris Orly Airport, in a ceremony that included a guard of honor and a red carpet.
