During a meeting in Paris on March 17, 2026, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and French Finance Minister Roland Lescure confirmed their readiness to expand cooperation in the financial sector. This meeting followed Chinese-US trade negotiations held in the French capital on March 15-16.
The parties reaffirmed their commitment to the agreements made by Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron. As He Lifeng stated, Beijing intends to promote the sustainable development of bilateral relations by deepening economic exchanges. The French side acknowledged the importance of their strategic partnership with Beijing for implementing practical projects.
During his visit, He Lifeng briefed his French counterparts on the results of the consultations between China and the United States. Bilateral relations are developing based on the agreements signed during Macron's state visit to China in December 2025. The parties aim to strengthen the investment climate and stabilize trade flows between the two countries.
According to Xinhua, Beijing and Paris will continue to implement joint statements across a wide range of areas. The strengthening of ties occurs amid China's diplomatic efforts to diversify its foreign economic contacts and support global financial stability.