Chinese President Xi Jinping is currently on a two-day state visit to Paris, arriving in Orly on Sunday. The visit comes at a crucial time, with international political and economic issues at the forefront, including the ongoing trade war between Beijing and Europe. French President Emmanuel Macron is personally involved in welcoming President Xi Jinping, commemorating the 60th anniversary of Franco-Chinese diplomatic relations, established by General de Gaulle.
To celebrate this special occasion, Macron has invited the Chinese presidential couple to an informal lunch meeting at the iconic Col du Tourmalet and the La Mongie ski resort in the Pyrenees. This region holds sentimental value for Macron, as it was where he spent part of his childhood. The hope is that this personal connection will help to ease tensions in the ongoing dialogue between France and China.
Despite efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties through personal gestures, it remains uncertain if this visit will have a lasting impact on improving relations between the two countries. Nonetheless, it is seen as a symbolic step towards fostering positive relations amidst broader global challenges.