二十世纪初的上海南京路，经历了一场从物理空间到文化意象的深刻蜕变，其核心驱动力，便是先施、 永安、新新、大新这四家民族资本百货公司的崛起。它们远非单纯的商业场所，而是功能强大的"造梦 机"——通过精密的资本运作、建筑实践与文化编码，系统性地生产出一种关于"现代"与"摩登"的集体 幻想。 首先，我们为什么要聚焦于百货公司？在近代上海纷繁复杂的城市图景中，银行、市政大楼、报馆、电 影院、工厂都扮演着重要角色，但是近代上海的两个重要历史事件却与百货公司紧密相连：1949年5月 25日，位于新新公司东北角楼的凯旋电台向上海市民播报："亲爱的上海人民，我们上海人民解放了， 人民解放军已经来到上海南京路！"随后，上海第一枚红旗，悬挂于永安公司的塔楼——天韵楼的尖顶 上。这些历史性事件，伴随着普通市民对于百货公司的记忆，让百货公司成为城市中最有特点的节点， 至今仍被各界人士津津乐道。同时，正是因为百货公司作为一个场所，将资本、商品、空间、身体和欲 望前所未有地整合在一起，是解读上海现代性与都市文化最生动的文本。 基于此，"造梦机"这个隐喻便呼之欲出了。百货公司正是制造和展示"摩登"（Modern）之梦的核心装 置。它将抽象 ...

Core Viewpoint - French President Macron's visit to China aims to enhance economic and trade cooperation, focusing on sustainable and balanced growth that benefits all parties involved [3][4]. Economic and Trade Cooperation - Macron's visit will prioritize economic collaboration, particularly in the aerospace sector and agricultural products trade [3][7]. - In 2024, the bilateral trade volume between China and France is projected to be $79.58 billion, a year-on-year increase of 0.8%, with Chinese exports at $44.49 billion (up 6.9%) and imports at $35.09 billion (down 5.9%) [7]. - In the first half of 2025, the trade volume reached $39.09 billion, a 1.2% increase year-on-year, with exports at $22.89 billion (up 7.3%) and imports at $16.2 billion (down 6.4%) [7]. Agricultural Products and Market Access - France aims to expand its agricultural exports to China, leveraging initiatives like "From French Farms to Chinese Tables" [7][8]. - French wine accounts for 30% of China's imported wine, and French luxury goods hold over 35% market share in China [8]. Investment Opportunities - In 2024, Chinese investors initiated 27 new investment projects in France across various sectors [10]. - Current Chinese investment in France is only one-third of French investment in China, indicating significant potential for growth [11]. - The electric mobility sector is highlighted as a key area for future collaboration, with projects like the partnership between Xiamen Tungsten and French company [11]. Challenges in Investment - Investment from China faces regulatory scrutiny and lengthy approval processes within the EU, which can delay projects for years [12].

Economic Cooperation - The core agenda of President Macron's visit to China is economic cooperation, focusing on sustainable and balanced growth that benefits all parties involved [1] - France aims to enhance trade in agricultural products with China, alongside traditional cooperation in the aerospace sector [4][1] - In 2024, the bilateral trade volume between China and France is projected to reach $79.58 billion, with a year-on-year increase of 0.8%, where China's exports are expected to be $44.49 billion (up 6.9%) and imports $35.09 billion (down 5.9%) [4] Investment Opportunities - Chinese investors have brought 27 new investment projects to France in 2024, with a focus on various sectors, including electric mobility [6] - Current Chinese investment in France is only one-third of French investment in China, indicating significant potential for growth in this area [6] - The collaboration in the electric mobility sector is highlighted by projects such as the partnership between Xiamen Tungsten and French company Eonno for producing precursor materials [6] Trade Balance and Market Access - France's agricultural products, particularly wine, hold a significant share in the Chinese market, with French wine accounting for 30% of China's imported wine [5] - The French government is advocating for higher-value exports to China, as current service exports from France to China represent only 1.6% of China's total service imports [5] - There is a recognized need for France to explore new strategies for ensuring trade balance with China, particularly in agricultural exports [4][7] Strategic Dialogue and Multilateral Cooperation - The visit is seen as an opportunity to strengthen strategic communication and deepen practical cooperation between China and France [2] - France's upcoming presidency of the G7 in 2026 will also be a topic of discussion, focusing on international cooperation and global governance [1]