April 6, 2023

Both as firm advocates for a multi-polar world and greater democracy in international relations, China and France have the ability and responsibility to rise above differences and obstacles, keep to the overall direction of a comprehensive strategic partnership that is stable, mutually beneficial, enterprising and dynamic and practice true multilateralism for global peace, stability and prosperity, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday.

Xi made the remarks when meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing.

Xi spoke favorably of the momentum of positive and steady growth in the China-France relationship. He stressed that stability, a defining feature and valued asset of this relationship, should be cherished by both sides. 

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