Xi: China, France must overcome differences, enhance partnership

President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China and France, as permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and major countries with a tradition of independence, have the ability and responsibility to rise above differences and obstacles and keep to the overall direction of a comprehensive strategic partnership that is stable, mutually beneficial, enterprising and dynamic.

Xi made the remarks during talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.