Fan Zeng is a renowned master of Chinese painting and calligraphy. As a recipient of the Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur and a longtime resident of France, Fan Zeng has a deep understanding of both Chinese and French culture. On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, he created a special pair of couplets and shared his insights on the enduring cultural ties between the two countries in an interview with CGTN.