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China and France Strengthen Ties Amid Global Challenges

1/5/2026

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China and France will strengthen their strategic partnership to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations.
President Xi Jinping emphasized cooperation with Europe, particularly the European Union (EU), to address global challenges.
Laos and Vietnam will pursue a 2026–2030 cooperation plan focusing on trade, infrastructure, and education.
The plan seeks to raise trade to over $5 billion and to advance clean energy and digital transformation for deeper regional integration.

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China and France will strengthen their strategic partnership to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations.
President Xi Jinping emphasized cooperation with Europe, particularly the European Union (EU), to address global challenges.
Laos and Vietnam will pursue a 2026–2030 cooperation plan focusing on trade, infrastructure, and education.
The plan seeks to raise trade to over $5 billion and to advance clean energy and digital transformation for deeper regional integration.