Xi, Macron agree on joint efforts to meet global challenges

As key forces in a multi-polar world, China, France and Europe should maintain a spirit of independence and open cooperation and enable the steady and sustained growth of bilateral relations in order to inject stability and positive energy into the world, he said.

China and Europe have now formed a robust relationship of economic co-existence, and the two sides should expand two-way trade and investment, ensure stable and unimpeded global industry and supply chains, and uphold the rules and order in global trade and economy, he said.

Xi expressed hope that Paris can push the European Union to continue following an independent and positive China policy.

China stands ready to work with France to ensure the G20 Bali Summit is a success, bolster communication and coordination in responding to climate change and biodiversity protection, uphold true multilateralism, respond to global challenges such as food and energy security, and solve the difficult issues in sustainable development, he said.