Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, co-chaired the 26th China-France Strategic Dialogue with Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to French President, in Beijing on Saturday.
Noting that the two heads of state have maintained close interaction over the past year, setting the direction for the development of China-France and China-Europe relations, Wang said China is willing to work together with France to ensure that the China-France relations continue to serve as a driving force for the development of China-Europe relations and the promotion of world peace and stability.
Wang proposed four points to achieve that goal: first, take the consensus of the two heads of state as a guide and create more positive bilateral agendas; second, solidly promote pragmatic cooperation, make good use of the traditional advantages of both sides, and explore new prospects for cooperation in new quality productive forces; third, continue to reap the positive effects of the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism, and facilitate people-to-people exchanges; and fourth, jointly uphold multilateralism.
"In the face of spreading geopolitical conflicts, a global economy that is in the doldrums, and increasing global challenges, the world needs more openness, inclusiveness and cooperation, instead of isolation, exclusion and confrontation. China is willing to work with the French side to follow the guidance of the consensus between our two heads of state, uphold the 'China-France spirit' featuring independence, mutual understanding, foresight, mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, and create more positive agendas for bilateral relations," said Wang.
Bonne said that France attaches great importance to the traditional friendship and mutual trust between France and China, and will adhere to the one-China policy, maintain close high-level exchanges with China and ensure the success of the mechanisms for dialogue.
Bonne added that France hopes to work with China to set ambitious goals and expand strong and innovative cooperation in various fields, opposes camp confrontation, and will adhere to its independent diplomatic tradition.
Both sides agreed to enhance multilateral coordination and strengthen cooperation on climate change, biodiversity, sustainable development, and poverty reduction.
The two sides also discussed China-Europe economic and trade issues. Wang said it is hoped that Europe will adopt a constructive attitude and find mutually acceptable solutions through continuous dialogue with China. Bonne said that France does not support trade wars, and supports mutually beneficial cooperation between Europe and China.
Both sides also exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis, the Iranian nuclear issue, the situation in the Middle East, and other topics.
China, France hold 26th strategic dialogue
China, France hold 26th strategic dialogue
China, France hold 26th strategic dialogue
The Macao Union Hospital, as one of the newest and most advanced healthcare complex in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), is using its state-of-the-art facilities to advancing the region's healthcare services, with a bold vision to establish an international healthcare center and drive comprehensive regional development.
In the second part of the documentary "25 Years of Lotus Bond," produced by the China Media Group (CMG), residents and professionals share their expectations for the Macao Union Hospital, the first large-scale comprehensive public medical institution established by the Government of Macao SAR
As one of the best hospitals in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area, Macao Union Hospital possesses around half of Macao's hospital beds and operation room, as well as the first nuclear medicine center, oncology center, and transplant center in the region.
"Patients are coming to our hospital for possibly two reasons. Firstly, for the doctors and the culture of Union Hospital. Secondly, Macao Union Hospital has the best equipment and resources in the Hong Kong-Macao region," said Shen Jie, doctor in the Radiotherapy Department of Macao Union Hospital.
The central government also implemented policies to facilitate the development of Macao Union Hospital.
"The new hospital applied to be a Marketing Authorization Holder, which is equal to a special permission, allowing the hospital to function as a drug import and export agency. And that would greatly benefit patients with complex diseases, rare diseases, and tumors," said Zhang Shuyang, director of Beijing Union Hospital.
"This is a great benefit for promoting the overall medical service level of Macao, and the development of Macao's medical, tourism, and big-health industry," said Lo Iek Long, Head of Macao Health Bureau.
Corresponding with the regional development policy, the central government also granted special permission for medical visas to Macao.
"To support the '1+4' industrial layouts of Macao and promote its appropriate economic diversification, the country also implemented preferential policies that benefit local people and businesses, and introduced medical visas and entry permits to Macao to attract high-tier customers from mainland and surrounding countries and regions to come to Macao for medical services as well as tourism. At its primary stage of construction, Macao Union Hospital has designed to build an international medical service department and healthcare center with first-tier facilities and concepts," said Zhang.
Beyond medicine and healthcare, Macao also expects the hospital to function as a booster for all related sectors, especially tourism.
"How can we better utilize the Union Hospital? It can provide services not only to our Macao residents, but also to many of our tourists. The concept of 'tourism plus' can be 'tourism plus N,' which is to say, any different sectors we are looking forward to developing can resonate with tourism," said Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, head of the Macao Government Tourism Office.
Macao Union Hospital boosts healthcare and regional development
