From French Farms to Chinese Tables: What’s the Buzz? 🧀🇫🇷➡️🇨🇳

Hey there! Have you ever wondered what yummy treasures from France are making their way to China? Let’s find out! 🌍

The Big Expo in Shanghai 🎉

Right now, from November 5 to 10, there’s a huge event happening in Shanghai called the China International Import Expo (CIIE). It’s like a big party where countries show off their coolest stuff! This year, 77 countries and international organizations are joining in. Guess what? France is one of the special guests! 🇫🇷

France and China: BFFs in Trade 🤝

Did you know that over the past few years, the trade between China and France has been growing fast? From 2019 to 2023, it grew by an average of 5.9% every year! That’s a lot! 📈

France is super important for China when it comes to buying food and farm goods from Europe. In fact, it’s the number one source in the European Union! That means lots of tasty French treats are heading to China. Yum! 😋

Say Cheese! 🧀

One of the most exciting things is the boom in French cheese in China. In the past 10 years, the amount of French cheese sent to China has grown by a whopping 286%! That’s a big number! Have you ever tried French cheese? Brie, Camembert, or maybe some Roquefort? 🧀

60 Years of Friendship 🎂

This year is special because it’s the 60th anniversary of China and France being diplomatic buddies. To celebrate, people went out on the streets to ask others what they think about France’s place in China’s imports. Lots of fun guesses were made! 🤗

What’s Next? 🚀

As the CIIE continues, everyone is excited to see how China and France will work together even more. Maybe we’ll see more French goodies in stores near you! What would you like to try from France? Let us know! 💬

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We Talk: From French farm to Chinese table, what is most popular?

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