Xinhua Commentary | Leading the cooperation between the two countries to move forward with the "Sino-French spirit" China and France are able to know each other, understand each other and walk hand in hand. The two civilizations of East and the West have illuminated each other like beacons, and have achieved self-growth and mutual and innovation.
Facing the future, the two nations will work together to create greater glories, says Tang Ji.. France was the first Western power to formally establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China.