Upon the arrival of Chinese spring festival, French President Jacques Chirac sent a congratulation message from Paris to people in Yangzhou, a beautiful city in east China's Jiangsu Province.
Chirac once visited Yangzhou during his China trip in October, 2000, and the city impressed him deeply.
Chirac extended his gratitude and sincere wishes to Yangzhou people. He said that he is glad to know that the picturesque Yangzhou city enjoyed energy and vitality in development. The cooperation of the local governments and enterprises between French and China is promising. "
He also expressed his sincere wish to Yangzhou people with good luck in the year of horse.
(People's Daily February 13, 2002)
