President Xi Jinping's first state visit this year saw him travel to Italy, Monaco, and France from March 21 to 26. During the visit there were several memorable firsts for the history books.
Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) and his wife Peng Liyuan (4th R) pose for a group photo with French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd R) and his wife Brigitte Macron at a see-off ceremony in Paris March 26, 2019. Xi Jinping on Tuesday ended his state visit to France.
Chinese President Xi Jinping talks with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron during a photo exhibition marking the 55th anniversary of China-France diplomatic ties and the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Work-Study Movement in France, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, March 25, 2019. (Xinhua/Ju Peng).
Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) meets with Gerard Larcher, president of the French Senate, in Paris, France, March 26, 2019. (Xinhua/Zhang Ling) PARIS, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with French Senate President Gerard Larcher here Tuesday, urging the two sides to maintain sound strategic partnership and foster more fruitful practical cooperation so as to lay a stronger foundation for bilateral ties.
