Roundup: French experts say Xi's visit a boost to bilateral ties

PARIS, May 14 (Xinhua) -- French officials and experts said that the state visit to France by Chinese President Xi Jinping last week was a boost to the development of bilateral relations.

"On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two countries, President Xi Jinping chose France as the first stop" on this trip to Europe, said Eric Alauzet, president of the France-China Friendshi