27th China-France Strategic Dialogue Concludes in Hangzhou, Deepening Bilateral Ties

Dialogue Strengthens Bilateral Cooperation

The 27th China-France Strategic Dialogue was successfully held in Hangzhou on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The high-level meeting was co-chaired by Wang Yi, China's top diplomat, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, and Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French President. The dialogue aimed to deepen strategic mutual trust and promote comprehensive cooperation between the two nations.

Key Areas of Discussion

During the dialogue, both sides engaged in extensive discussions covering a wide array of bilateral and global issues. Key topics included:

• Strengthening high-level exchanges and strategic mutual trust.
• Deepening cooperation in traditional sectors and exploring emerging fields such as economy and trade, civil nuclear energy, science and technology, new energy, agriculture and food, artificial intelligence, and aviation and aerospace.
• Enhancing multilateral coordination and mutual support within the framework of the United Nations.
• Exchanging views on pressing global and regional issues, including the Ukraine crisis, the situation in the Middle East, and the reform and improvement of the global governance system.

Statements on International Relations and EU Ties

Wang Yi emphasized China's commitment to building a 'strategically stable and forward-looking' bilateral relationship with France, serving the long-term interests of both peoples and fulfilling international responsibilities. He also expressed hope that France would 'provide solid political guarantees for bilateral relations' and promote the European Union to uphold strategic autonomy and develop a 'right perception of China'.

Emmanuel Bonne reiterated France's adherence to its tradition of independent diplomacy and its firm commitment to the one-China policy. He stated that France opposes 'trade wars' and 'camp-based confrontation', and looks forward to strengthening practical cooperation with China 'in the spirit of equality' and mutual benefit. Bonne also affirmed France's readiness to play an active role in enhancing dialogue and cooperation between the EU and China.

Outcomes and Future Outlook

The dialogue underscored the importance of the China-France comprehensive strategic partnership, with both sides agreeing to maintain coordinated communication on various fronts. The discussions highlighted the progress made in China-France relations over the past year, marked by close exchanges at all levels, steadily advanced practical cooperation, and increasingly close multilateral coordination. Both nations, as permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, aim to contribute more significantly to global peace and stability.