Sino-EU ties need pragmatic adaptation By Liu Zhongwei and Zhou Zicong | China Daily | Updated: 2025-12-03 07:24

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202512/03/WS692f7521a310d6866eb2c87c.html At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron will visit China from Dec 3 to 5, marking a reciprocal visit following Xi's historic trip to France last year. Beyond ceremonial exchanges, this visit reflects a broader strategic moment: under growing global uncertainty and geopolitical competition, China-France cooperation can serve as a stabilizing force in Europe-Asia relations. Macron's engagement signals Paris' intent to balance transatlantic pressures while deepening ties with Beijing, highlighting the enduring value of pragmatic dialogue, multilateral coordination, and long-term strategic partnership in shaping regional and global stability.