On December 18, 2020, President Xi Jinping sent a message to French President Emmanuel Macron to extend sympathy over his positive COVID-19 test and wish him a speedy recovery. On behalf of the Chinese government and Chinese people, Xi expressed firm support for the French government and French people in fighting against the pandemic.

Xi pointed out in the sympathy message that China is ready to work with France to promote anti-pandemic cooperation and contribute to defeating the virus around the world at an early date.