In Pictures: French President Emmanuel Macron's official visit to China

On Monday (Jan 8), French president Emmanuel Macron embarked on a three-day visit to China with plans to seek a "strategic partnership" with Beijing, notably on terrorism and climate change.

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Jan 11, 2018, 09:01 AM

French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Jan 8. PHOTO: AFP

French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte visit The Ullens Chinese Contemporary Art Centre in Beijing, China, on Jan 9. PHOTO: REUTERS

French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte chat with photographer Gao Bo during a visit to the Ullens Chinese Contemporary Art Centre in Beijing on Jan 9.
PHOTO: REUTERS

French president Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with high school students during a visit to the China Academy of Space Technology on Jan 10. PHOTO: AFP

French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte look at an artwork as they visit The Ullens Chinese Contemporary Art Centre in Beijing on Jan 9. PHOTO: AFP

French president Emmanuel Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping review the guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Jan 9.
PHOTO: REUTERS

French president Emmanuel Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping are greeted by children during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Jan 9. PHOTO: REUTERS

French president Emmanuel Macron speaks during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on Jan 9. PHOTO: REUTERS

French president Emmanuel Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping unveil a plaque during the first meeting of the French-Chinese business council in Beijing, China, on Jan 9. PHOTO: REUTERS

French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte pose during their visit to the Forbidden City in Beijing on Jan 9. PHOTO: AFP

French president Emmanuel Macron chats with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Jan 8. PHOTO: AFP

French President Emmanuel Macron chats with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Jan 8. PHOTO: AFP

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