China and France set to strengthen cooperation and boost economies

French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a state visit to China from Monday to Thursday and attend the opening ceremony of the 2nd China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Tuesday.

During Macron's visit, China and France will discuss how to push forward pragmatic cooperation based on their common interest in maintaining the post-World War II world order and promoting shared economic development.

France established diplomatic ties with China in 1964, which helped improve relations between China and other Western countries.