China, France pledge cooperation as Xi joins Macron in trip to Chengdu

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 5, 2025 at 07:59 AM

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In December 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron pledged deeper cooperation on global issues during Macron's three-day visit to China. Xi hosted Macron in Chengdu, a rare move outside of Beijing, ahead of France hosting the next G7 summit. Macron expressed gratitude for Xi's gesture, viewing it as a sign of mutual trust amid international tensions and trade imbalances. The leaders met in both formal settings in Beijing and a more relaxed setting in Chengdu, including a visit to the Dujiangyan dam. Discussions focused on trade cooperation, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and international trade relations between China and Europe.

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Chengdu ×240% France ×350% China ×460% Emmanuel Macron ×370% Xi Jinping ×480%

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china-france cooperation 90% xi jinping 80% emmanuel macron 80% trade cooperation 70% g7 summit 60% ukraine war 50% international tensions 50% official protocol 40%