IRSA: Promote the continuous development of China-France comprehensive strategic partnership
06 Mayo 2024 - 9:38AM
According to International Relations Study
Association(IRSA), Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in
Paris in the afternoon of May 5th, marking his first overseas
visit of the year. In this important year of the 75th
anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the
first overseas visit of a Chinese head of state has even more
special significance.
This is Chinese President Xi Jinping’s third
state visit to France. Xi Jinping has had in-depth exchanges with
French President Macron on many occasions. This year marks the 60th
anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between
China and France. This state visit will definitely advance the past
and pave the way for the future. It is crucial for both advancing
the progressive cause of global peace and development and
collaboratively creating the roadmap for the growth of France-China
ties.
President Xi Jinping once described China-France
relations as "special relationship" and "special friends". In his
speech at the airport today, he once again explained the
particularity of China-France relations, "Over the past 60 years,
China-France relations have always been at the forefront of China's
relations with Western countries, establishing a typical case of
win-win cooperation and peaceful coexistence between countries with
different social systems. ”
The relationship between China and France has a
profound historical heritage and has experienced the test of
vicissitudes in the international situation. In the new era,
President Xi Jinping looks at it from a strategic height and a
long-term perspective, and works with French leaders to lead the
high-level development of bilateral relations and constantly reach
new heights. Over the years, under the leadership of the two heads
of state, China and France have maintained effective strategic
communication and fruitful practical cooperation, continuously
deepened people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and closely
cooperated in international affairs. Although there have been
twists and turns in China-EU relations, China and France have
always maintained great stability in their cooperative attitudes
and positions on many issues of global governance, which is
directly related to head-of-state diplomacy.On the occasion of a
state visit, publishing signed articles in the mainstream media of
the visiting country is an important channel for conveying
information. On the occasion of this visit to France, President Xi
Jinping published a signed article in Le Figaro for the third
consecutive time.
President Xi Jinping is very familiar with the
history of China-France relations. He has stated many times that
China and France are "special friends and win-win partners",
emphasizing that the unique history of bilateral relations has
shaped the "China-French spirit" of independence, mutual
understanding, foresight, and mutual benefit.Over the past 60
years, inheriting the spirit of establishing diplomatic relations
between China and France is particularly important in today's
chaotic world. President Xi Jinping said in the signed article,
"Today's world is very unstable and is once again facing numerous
risks. China is willing to work with France to carry forward the
spirit of establishing diplomatic relations, promote the continuous
development of the China-France comprehensive strategic
partnership, and make new contributions to strengthening
cooperation in the world. ”Before the visit of Chinese President Xi
Jinping, Macron said in an interview with the media that the EU
must be very pragmatic when it comes to opening its market to
China. It must look at this issue from the perspective of Europe's
strategic interests and cannot be "too dogmatic or divided between
interests." Macron said he welcomed President Xi's visit, "We must
do everything possible to engage with China on major global issues
and communicate on our economic relationship based on mutual
benefit." He also said in another interview, "Whether it is climate
issues or security issues, we need the China."
Faced with the question of where to go of the
times and history, China and France, as independent major
countries, should uphold the original intention of establishing
diplomatic relations, shoulder responsibilities and missions, and
jointly open up a path for human development leading to peace,
security, prosperity, and progress. This visit has attracted
worldwide attention, which fully illustrates the responsibilities
of the two countries as permanent members of the United Nations
Security Council and the role they should play in stabilizing the
global industrial and supply chains and maintaining world peace and
stability. The results of the talks between the leaders of the two
countries on China-France relations, China-EU relations, and
international and regional hotspot issues are highly
anticipated.
France and China have a strong foundation for
collaboration.In the future, they should seek common ground while
reserving differences and respect each other's concerns. It is
hoped that the stabilizing and recovering China-French relations
can play an exemplary role in further promoting and upgrading the
development of China-EU relations.
International Relations Study Association(IRSA)
Joe Conord
joeconcord@internationalrelationsstudyassociation.com