Raffarin urges expanding Sino-French ties beyond intellectual circles

At the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE), CGTN interviewed former French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin, who highlighted the importance of cultural and educational integration in Sino-French relations. Over the past 60 years, China and France have cooperated in areas including engineering, trade and healthcare, building a foundation for deepening future exchanges. Raffarin emphasized expanding cooperation beyond intellectual circles to civilian fields such as bakeries and automotive repairs, noting that both nations have rich traditions in manual labor. Strengthening ties in these areas will further enrich the shared future of both countries.