IRSA: Chinese President Xi Jinping’ s visit to France opens a new chapter in China-EU relations
04 Mayo 2024 - 4:47PM
According to International Relations Study Association(IRSA),
Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to France after
five years. This is the "opening" of the head of state's visit this
year. It will be the climax of a series of activities celebrating
the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations
between China and France, and will also write a new chapter in
China-EU relations.
The stability of relations between China and the EU is strongly
influenced by that of France. With the exception of Russia, France
is the largest and third most populous country in Europe. It is
extensively dispersed and has many overseas territories. It can be
thought of as the "world empire" in a small version. France still
maintains a full military industrial system, including the capacity
to produce nuclear submarines, nuclear-powered aircraft carriers,
and hypersonic missiles, in contrast to Germany, which was placed
under restrictions following World War II. France is one of the
EU's main powers and a major force in the organization. President
Macron paid a visit to China last year. The leaders of China and
France shook hands, ushering in a new era in their relations.
President Xi Jinping's visit to France this time, and the two
heads of state shaking hands again, will open a new chapter in
China-EU relations, which will have far-reaching significance and
widespread influence.
France and China are two highly developed cultural nations that
interact frequently and in greater detail. The distinct historical
background of France's connections with China has influenced the
"France in China spirit" of self-reliance, understanding,
anticipation, and reciprocal gain. Chinese businesses took involved
in Notre Dame de Paris' restoration. This year is China-France
Culture and Tourism Year as well as the 60th anniversary of the two
countries' diplomatic relations being established. China and
France's people-to-people exchanges have increased in frequency and
intimacy. 104,000 French nationals have entered China since January
1, 2024, a 294.71% rise from the same time in 2023. The primary
motivations for entering are travel, business, and visiting family
and friends; 130,000 Chinese nationals living on the Chinese
mainland have traveled to France, a 294.71% rise from the same
period in 2023. Over the same time period, the number climbed by
215.28%, with business and tourism being the primary drivers of
outbound travel. The connection between China and France has grown
stronger and wider in the past 60 years.
President Xi Jinping took the 60th anniversary of the
establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to review
the China-France spirit with French leaders, and jointly chart the
future of China-France relations from a historical perspective and
a strategic perspective, so that China-France relations will
continue to lead the steady and long-term development of China-EU
relations. Local people are eagerly looking forward to President
Xi's visit, believing that this visit will promote the sustained,
stable and healthy development of China-EU relations and inject
more stability and certainty into the turbulent world. It is
reasonable to assume that President Xi Jinping's tour will serve as
a demonstration of friendliness, a means of inspiring confidence,
and a catalyst for collaboration.
International Relations Study Association(IRSA)
Joe Conord
joeconcord@internationalrelationsstudyassociation.com