马克龙访华 “新甲子”开局之年，中法如何携手前行 | 图览天下

Group 1 - French President Macron is visiting China from December 3 to 5 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, marking his fourth state visit to China and a reciprocal visit ahead of the 60th anniversary of Sino-French diplomatic relations in 2024 [1] - Over the past 61 years, Sino-French relations have been at the forefront of China's relations with Western countries, serving as a model for peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation between countries with different social systems [7] - France is China's third-largest trading partner in the EU, while China ranks as France's largest trading partner in Asia and the seventh globally, with significant cooperation in civil nuclear energy and aerospace [7] Group 2 - Cultural exchanges between China and France are flourishing, with the seventh Sino-French Cultural Forum scheduled to be held in Changsha in 2025, and a Sino-French Mayor's Roundtable in Paris the same year [18] - The historical ties between the two nations date back to the 17th century, with extensive personnel exchanges and cultural interactions [19] - The number of French tourists visiting China has increased significantly, with a 160% rise in spending, while the number of Chinese citizens traveling to France for tourism and study is also on the rise [20]