In his speech at Sichuan University, French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the importance of expanding academic and cultural exchanges between China and France. He encouraged more Chinese students to study in France and set a target of 10,000 French students in China by 2028. Macron highlighted these exchanges as key to mutual understanding and collaboration, urging both nations to work together in shaping a prosperous future. He emphasized that the 21st century belongs to the next generation, who must cooperate to overcome global challenges.