Peking University, May 6, 2025: Jean-Pierre Raffarin, former Prime Minister of France, visited Peking University in late April. He was warmly received by Gong Qihuang, President of PKU, and Fang Fang, Vice-President of PKU.

Acknowledging Mr. Raffarin’s great contributions in strengthening China-France relations, especially in the fields of education and cultural exchange, Gong Qihuang highlighted some notably successful collaborations between PKU and several French universities in education, research, and cultural interaction. Gong also expressed his hope for deeper collaboration in the future.

Raffarin expressed his appreciation for the warm reception. He praised PKU for its pivotal role in promoting cultural interaction between France and China, as well as in fostering young talents. He then shared his aspirations to further promote mutual understanding among the youth of both nations.