Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, was invited to speak on the phone with French Foreign Minister Barrow on the 14th. Wang Yi said that under the strategic guidance of the heads of state of the two countries, Sino-French relations have generally maintained a steady momentum of development. The current international situation is chaotic and intertwined. As permanent members of the Security Council, China and France should strengthen strategic communication and jointly address risks and challenges. China actively supports France as it assumes the rotating presidency of the Security Council this month and expects France to push the Security Council to play its due role. Wang Yi pointed out that the one-China principle is the political foundation of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and France. He hopes that France will strictly abide by the one-China principle through practical actions, engage in any form of official dealings with Taiwan, and not send any wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” forces. China and Europe should adhere to the position of partnership, adhere to mutual benefit and win-win situation, insist on mutual openness, properly resolve current economic and trade frictions through constructive dialogue, and avoid escalating confrontation. Protectionism will not improve Europe's competitiveness; on the contrary, it will cause consumers to lose high-quality and affordable products, push up inflation, and slow down the green transformation process. China is one of the largest markets in the world, and China's development is an opportunity rather than a challenge for the EU. We hope that France, as a large country with a strategic vision, will push Europe and China in the opposite direction with a pragmatic and rational attitude, view China's development more correctly, and have a positive impact on the stability of Sino-European relations.

Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, was invited to speak on the phone with French Foreign Minister Barrow on the 14th. Wang Yi said that under the strategic guidance of the heads of state of the two countries, Sino-French relations have generally maintained a steady momentum of development. The current international situation is chaotic and intertwined. As permanent members of the Security Council, China and France should strengthen strategic communication and jointly address risks and challenges. China actively supports France as it assumes the rotating presidency of the Security Council this month and expects France to push the Security Council to play its due role. Wang Yi pointed out that the one-China principle is the political foundation of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and France. He hopes that France will strictly abide by the one-China principle through practical actions, engage in any form of official dealings with Taiwan, and not send any wrong signals to “Taiwan independence” forces. China and Europe should adhere to the position of partnership, adhere to mutual benefit and win-win situation, insist on mutual openness, properly resolve current economic and trade frictions through constructive dialogue, and avoid escalating confrontation. Protectionism will not improve Europe's competitiveness; on the contrary, it will cause consumers to lose high-quality and affordable products, push up inflation, and slow down the green transformation process. China is one of the largest markets in the world, and China's development is an opportunity rather than a challenge for the EU. We hope that France, as a large country with a strategic vision, will push Europe and China in the opposite direction with a pragmatic and rational attitude, view China's development more correctly, and have a positive impact on the stability of Sino-European relations.