Xinhua News Agency, Paris, May 13 (Reporter Qiao Benxiao) - President Xi Jinping of China successfully concluded his state visit to France a few days ago, and further consolidated China France relations. The response from all walks of life in France was warm, and it was believed that President Xi Jinping's state visit promoted China France relations to carry forward the past and usher in the future.

President Alose of the France China Friendship Group of the French National Assembly commented on his website that President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to France on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and China. The two peoples have long enjoyed each other's goodwill. The two countries are not only important stabilizing forces in the current turbulent international situation, but also work together to lead the international community in addressing global challenges such as climate, biodiversity, health and poverty.

"China has always been a key partner of France and the EU, and we hope to have a multipolar and balanced world," Alose wrote.

Jacques Sheminard, the president of the French Solidarity and Progress Party, said in a social media message that camp confrontation risks worsening into an "all-out war". President Xi Jinping's visit to France represents an "inclusive partnership" and "a step towards world peace".

The former French ambassador to the United States Gerald Arlo wrote a personal column in the French magazine Viewpoint, saying that dialogue between French and Chinese heads of state is indispensable. Europe needs to "maintain close dialogue" with China in strategic, economic, trade and other aspects, otherwise there is a risk of "being forced to follow the United States".

Arnold Bertrand, a French entrepreneur and commentator, said in an online program that he noticed that during President Xi Jinping's visit, France and China reached a joint statement and an inter departmental agreement, which reflected that the two sides had "similar views" on some hot issues and that the visit was "fruitful". He said that both Europe and China are committed to building a multipolar world. "Europe should make its own voice and handle foreign relations independently".

Liazid Benhami, Vice President of the Franco Chinese Friendship Association in Paris, France, wrote that since the establishment of diplomatic relations 60 years ago, France and China have achieved fruitful results in cooperation in various fields. The "historic" meeting between the two heads of state has opened the next 60 years of Franco Chinese relations. "Promoting world peace and development is the common mission of our two countries... France and China should continue to strengthen dialogue and constantly seek long-term common interests."

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