China, France need to deepen exchanges and mutual understanding: Macron

He noted that the two sides had just signed an agreement that will enable the cultural treasures of Sanxingdui — a Shu civilization site with bronze artifacts dating back 3,000 to 3,600 years — to be exhibited in France, allowing the gems of Sichuan's ancient civilization to go on public display there.

Macron added that the two countries will work together to facilitate more exchange opportunities for French students to study in China in the future.