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Xi and Macron Celebrate Ancient Irrigation's Cultural Significance

12/16/2025

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Dujiangyan, built around 256 BC, is the oldest operational irrigation system and irrigates 668,700 hectares in southwestern China.
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit at Dujiangyan, highlighting the resilience of Chinese civilization.
The site choice reflects mutual respect between China and France, both with rich cultural histories.
China regards France as the first Western nation to establish diplomatic ties in 1964 and promotes civilizational confidence.

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Dujiangyan, built around 256 BC, is the oldest operational irrigation system and irrigates 668,700 hectares in southwestern China.
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit at Dujiangyan, highlighting the resilience of Chinese civilization.
The site choice reflects mutual respect between China and France, both with rich cultural histories.
China regards France as the first Western nation to establish diplomatic ties in 1964 and promotes civilizational confidence.