President Xi noted that China and France cultivate a unique friendship and a unique relationship among major countries. 習主席表示，中法兩國結下了獨特的友誼和獨特的大國關係.

This singularity is reflected in their attachment to independence. The first Western head of state to visit China was a French president, while the first Western country to host a Chinese leader on an official visit was France.

Each high point in the Sino-French relationship has been a resolute choice for independence. It is a precious heritage that China and France must preserve, cultivate and promote.