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Discusses the forged strategic relationship between France and China. Promotion of bilateral relations; Improvement of economic ties and cultural exchanges; Pursuance of diplomatic policy.

Focuses on the diplomatic relations between France and China. How the Sino-French partnership started; Importance of the strategic relationship; Details on the joint projects developed by the two countries.

Discusses provisions of the Joint Sino-French Declaration signed by Chinese President Jiang Zemin and French President Jacques Chirac. Includes the establishment of a comprehensive partnership; Reinforcement towards multipolarity; Advancement on the reform of the United Nations; Promotion of disarmament; Environment protection; Fight against drugs, crimes and terrorism.

Focuses on the relationship between China and France. Development of ties between the two countries; Cultural programs between China and France; Similarities between China and France in terms of value conception; Role of multipolarization in the building of China-France relations; Opportunities for bilateral trade and investment.

Reports on the visits of foreign heads of states to China in October 2004. Outcomes of separate meetings between China and members of the French and Russian delegations; Highlights of the visits.

Reports on the outcome of the February 14, 2000, meeting between China's Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan and France's President Jacques Chirac in Paris, France. Strengthening of relations between the two countries; Support for the formation of a multipolar world structure; Reiteration of China's commitment to the peace and stability in the Gulf region during Tang's visit to Kuwait.

Presents an excerpt of the speech by Chinese President Jiang Zemin at the Paris Chamber of Commerce in France, on October 25, 1999 on Sino-French cooperation.

Evaluates the diplomatic relations between China and France. Events that further enhanced the Sino-French relationship; Impact of the Asian economic crisis to the relationship; Views on multi-polarization.

An interview with Yan Xuetong, director of the Institute of International Studies at Tsinghua University, is presented. When asked what the possible reasons are for postponing the 11th China-European Union (EU) Summit, he mentioned the lack of special treatment received by France from China in terms of economic cooperation. He notes the possible implication of China's decision to postpone the summit for China-EU relations. He also notes China's bottom line in international relations.

Reports on the celebration of the closing of the Year of France in China at the Summer Palace on September 18, 2005 in Beijing, China. Theme of the celebration; Programs and activities; Objective of the event.

Chronicles key events in the relations between China and France. Establishment of diplomatic ties in 1964; French President Georges Pompidou's visit to China in 1973; Chinese Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping's visit to France in 1975.

Reports on a joint declaration between Chinese President Hu Jintao and French Prime Minister Jacques Chirac in Paris, France to boost cooperation in the political, economic, military, cultural, scientific and technological fields between the two countries. Improvement of the international relations of both countries; Direction for coordination in international transactions; Dialogue between the two leaders in major international affairs.

Reports on Chinese President Jiang Zemin's meeting with French President Jacques Chirac on October 21, 2000, in Yangzhou, China. Exchange of views between the two leaders on bilateral ties and major international issues of common concern; Consensus reached between the two during the meeting.

Reports on the opening of the China Culture Week in Paris, France in September 1999 with an exhibition of objects showcasing the culture of China. Sending of 320 representatives for the event; Aim of helping French people understand the history and present situation of China.

Focuses on the meeting between Chinese President Jiang Zemin and French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin on September 25, 1998. Gratitude expressed by President Jiang to Prime Minister Jospin for the his visit to China; Information on the relationship of France and China.

Presents information on the China's premier, Li Peng, announcing in Paris that he hopes to forge an alliance with France. Details on Peng's comments during talks; Views of French leaders concerning politics; Role of Asian European cooperation; Details on events prior to their talks.

Reports that according to Premier of China, Li Peng, the government and people of China are willing to develop long-term friendly and cooperative ties, with the government and people of France. Comments from Li and French Foreign Minister, Herve de Charette.

Reports on the restoration of relations between France and China. Joint communique published January 12, 1994; French government's promise not to authorize French enterprises to participate in arming Taiwan; Agreement on French Prime Minister Edouard Balladur's official visit to China; Confirmation of special envoy Jacques Friedmann's visit to Beijing.

Focuses on the cooperation between China and France in trade and economic area. Significance of China's Premier Zhu Rongji visit to Paris, France; Statistics on the trading volume between the two countries as of 1997; Status of the French direct investment in China; Focus on the nuclear power generation.

Highlights issues discussed in talks between French President Jacques Chirac and Chinese President Jiang Zemin during the French leader's visit in China. Pledge for a long-term and stable cooperative relationship between the two countries; Importance of economic and trade links; Strengthening of cooperation on international issues; Consensus of the two countries of global issues.

Comments on French President Jacques Chirac and his foreign policy toward China. Devotion of Chirac's policy on developing Sino-French relations; Chirac's pragmatism; Forthcoming visit of Chirac to China.