INA- sources
China's foreign minister told President Emmanuel Macron that Beijing appreciated France's "independent" stance as the pair met in Paris on Tuesday.
Meeting the French leader on the final leg of a European tour, Wang Yi -- China's top diplomat -- described their two countries as "important forces in a multipolar world".
"We should strengthen strategic coordination, deepen strategic cooperation, and make contributions to promote global peace and stability," Wang said, according to a Chinese foreign ministry readout.
"The Chinese side appreciates France's adherence to an independent foreign policy," he said.
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