Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday delivered a video speech to a reception in Beijing celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and France. 

The unique history of China-France relations has shaped the "China-France spirit," featuring independence, mutual understanding, foresight, mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, Xi said, adding that in the face of the new era, China and France should uphold the original aspiration of the establishment of diplomatic relations, look forward to the future and dare to make greater progress.