Beijing, Paris to join hands in tackling global challenges

China and France issued a joint statement on Thursday on climate change to mark the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, reaffirming their steadfast commitment to advancing multilateralism and deepening cooperation to tackle pressing global challenges.

The statement, released after talks between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot in Beijing, highlighted "providing appropriate solutions to major challenges of the era within a multilateral framework".

Analysts said the joint statement pointed to a stronger level of engagement between China and Europe to tackle major global challenges and oppose protectionist moves.