Macron set for fourth State visit to China as both nations seek stronger ties
French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing for his fourth state visit to China this week, a trip aimed at reinforcing political and economic cooperation at a time of heightened global uncertainty. Beijing confirmed on Monday that the three-day visit will begin Wednesday at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
According to China’s Foreign Ministry, the two leaders are expected to chart a new course for bilateral relations and hold extensive discussions on pressing international issues. The meeting follows Xi Jinping’s state visit to France last year, which marked six decades of diplomatic ties between the two nations. Their partnership, now defined as a “comprehensive strategic relationship,” has grown alongside annual trade flows estimated at around $80 billion.
Macron’s arrival in Beijing comes as the United States intensifies diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine and as Europe navigates trade disputes with China, including those linked to tariffs and industrial competition. France, as the EU’s second-largest economy, plays a central role in shaping the bloc’s approach to Beijing.
In their previous call in May, Xi emphasized China’s backing for a European Union that acts with “greater strategic autonomy,” describing Europe as an essential pillar in an increasingly multipolar world.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian highlighted the historical depth and strategic significance of China-France relations, noting the two countries’ longstanding cooperation in global governance. Given what he described as a rapidly shifting international landscape, Lin underscored the need for deeper communication and more practical collaboration between the two sides.
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