Caroline Penard, general manager of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China, or CCI France Chine, said the forum and pavilion “perfectly embody our shared commitment to strengthening synergies between France, Europe, and China“. She described innovation as a “lever of competitiveness and a common language“ that unites the two economies.

　　Penard also pointed out that CCI France Chine represents over 2,200 French companies active in China. “Together, we can build an ambitious future, founded on boldness, excellence and mutual trust,“ she said.

　　Representing VivaTech, Nicolas Douchement, chief business and experience officer, described the CCPIT presence as a “historic first“ for the exhibition. “This moment marks more than just a debut,“ he said. “It symbolizes a shared ambition: to build stronger technological and entrepreneurial bridges between China and Europe, in the spirit of open innovation, dialogue, and collaboration.“

　　Speakers at the forum emphasized that cooperation is already taking shape on multiple fronts. Liu Jiandong, president of the China Chamber of Commerce to the EU and chairman of Bank of China(Europe), noted that Chinese institutions have participated in around 300 joint projects under Horizon 2020, involving over 600 researchers. “These joint efforts are advancing frontier science. They also contribute to the global public good by tackling shared challenges through open and inclusive innovation,“ he said.

　　Liu also highlighted strong bilateral scientific collaboration with France, referencing nearly 20 joint laboratories in fields such as diagnostics, particle physics, and plant biosafety. “These partnerships reflect a strong foundation of trust and a shared vision to address global also challenges together,“ he said.