Chinese President Xi Jinping has departed for state visits to France, Serbia and Hungary.
中国国家主席习近平已经启程对法国、塞尔维亚和匈牙利进行国事访问。

This is the first visit to Europe by China's head of state in nearly five years.
这是近5年来中国国家元首首次访问欧洲。

In France, President Xi and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron will discuss a wide range of global issues.
在法国，习主席和法国总统马克龙将讨论广泛的全球问题。

They will also explore opportunities for cooperation in science, culture and sport.
双方还将探讨在科学、文化、体育等领域的合作机会。