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On April 8, Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao met with French Minister of Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire in Paris, France. The two sides had a candid exchange of views on issues related to China-France economic and trade cooperation.

Wang Wentao said that this year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. Under the strategic guidance of the diplomacy of the heads of state of the two countries, China-France economic and trade relations have continuously deepened, and the prospects for cooperation are broad. In 2023, bilateral trade reached US$78.9 billion, with China's imports from France increasing by 5.5%. The bilateral trade balance has been further improved, and two-way investment and cooperation in emerging fields have flourished. China is willing to work with France to implement the relevant economic and trade consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, promote more economic and trade achievements, and promote the resolution of major economic and trade concerns between the two sides.

Lemaire stressed that France attaches great importance to economic and trade relations with China, and appreciates the relevant measures taken by China to increase imports from France. It is willing to enhance dialogue and communication with China, strive for more economic and trade outcomes, and properly address related differences.