Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron met in the southwestern city of Chengdu on Friday, continuing discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation between China and France. The meeting marked the second day of Macron’s trip to China and was seen as a significant diplomatic gesture because Xi rarely hosts foreign leaders outside Beijing.

A day earlier, both leaders met in the Chinese capital, where they witnessed the signing of 12 cooperation agreements. These agreements cover areas such as nuclear energy, aging population research, environmental protection, artificial intelligence, and panda conservation. The meeting also included participation from French business leaders who hope to deepen economic ties with China.

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