Chinese President Xi Jinping is undertaking his state visits to France, Serbia, and Hungary, upon the invitation of their respective leaders. Over the past 60 years since diplomatic relations were established, bilateral trade between China and France has skyrocketed by 800 times, hitting $78.9 billion in 2023, positioning France as China's third-largest trading partner in the EU. As a key driver in China-Europe relations, the China-France relationship serves as a guiding force, shaping the broader landscape of China's engagement with Europe.

Join CGTN's Lily Lyu as we explore the dynamic economic partnership between China and France with Cui Hongjian, director and researcher of the Department for European Studies at China Institute of International Studies, and Zhuang Yan, president of CSI Solar. Gain insights into China-EU cooperation from a broad perspective.