European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Beijing early Thursday for the 25th China-EU Summit, which marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the EU. On this occasion, CGTN Stringer talked to the residents of Lyon, France, to hear their views on China-EU ties and their expectations for future cooperation.

Camille, a local student majoring in tourism, highlighted cultural exchange between China and France, and said she could feel the love of the Chinese people for French culture. In addition, as a fan of Chinese TV dramas, she said she hoped to further explore Chinese culture and gain a deeper understanding of China.