China-Top Diplomat/France
China-Top Diplomat/France
Dateline : May 8, 2026
Location : China
Duration : 0'40
Beijing, China - May 8, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Meeting venue
2. Wang Yi (R), member of Political Bureau of Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of Office of Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, shaking hands with Emmanuel Bonne (L), diplomatic adviser to the French president, both posing for photos
3. Various of meeting between Wang, Bonne in progress; other attendees from both sides at meeting
4. National flags of China, France
China and France, as permanent members of the UN Security Council and major independent countries, shoulder important responsibilities for upholding international peace, stability and development, China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Friday.
Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, made the remarks when holding talks with Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French president, in Beijing.
Noting the current turbulence in the world, Wang said the two countries should strengthen strategic communication, carry out strategic coordination, jointly address global challenges, and advance the China-France comprehensive strategic partnership to achieve sound and steady development free from various types of interference.
Bonne said France looks forward to working closely with China to jointly seek constructive solutions to global crises.
In the current international context, maintaining dialogue and cooperation between Europe and China is of vital importance, he added. Noting that the European Union needs China, Bonne said that France is willing to play an active role in promoting EU-China dialogue and cooperation.
ID : 8478466
Published : 2026-05-09 00:02
Last Modified : 2026-05-09 16:18:30
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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