Leaders of France and China Extend Talks During Informal Visit to Sichuan

French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping continued their diplomatic discussions in southwest China on Tuesday. This followed a day of formal meetings in Beijing between the two leaders and their official delegations. The pair traveled together to Sichuan province, a significant economic region. Their informal talks there allowed for extended conversation away from the structured setting of the capital. This visit marks a deepening of dialogue between the two major powers. It highlights the ongoing effort to manage bilateral relations across trade, geopolitical issues, and global challenges.