PARIS, May 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived here Sunday for a state visit to France, with the two sides poised to bolster bilateral ties and reiterate their commitment to fortifying their partnership amid shifting global landscapes. The discussions and agreements during Xi's third state visit to France, following visits in 2014 and 2019, are expected to encompass a broad spectrum of critical areas.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Paris on May 5, 2024. Photo: Xinhua Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris on Sunday afternoon local time, the first stop of his visit to three European countries.
PARIS, May 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his signed article published in French media Le Figaro on Sunday that he will visit France bringing with him three messages from China. China will work with France to carry forward the spirit that guided the establishment of their diplomatic ties, build on past achievements and open new vistas for China-France relations, he said, adding that China will open even wider to the world and deepen cooperation with France and other countries, and that China will strengthen communication and coordination with France to uphold world peace and stability.
PARIS, May 5 (Xinhua) -- A signed article by Chinese President Xi Jinping titled "Carrying Forward the Spirit that Guided the Establishment of China-France Diplomatic Relations, Working Together for Global Peace and Development" was published Sunday in French media Le Figaro. The following is an English version of the full text of the article: Carrying Forward the Spirit that Guided the Establishment of China-France Diplomatic Relations, Working Together for Global Peace and Development Xi Jinping, president of the People's Republic of China I am delighted to pay my third state visit to France at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron.
