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Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Prince Albert II, head of state of the Principality of Monaco, on strengthening China-Monaco relations, in Monaco, March 24, 2019. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd L) and his wife Peng Liyuan (1st L) pose for a group photo with Prince Albert II (2nd R), head of state of the Principality of Monaco, and his wife Princess Charlene in Monaco, March 24, 2019. Xi held talks with Prince Albert II here Sunday. (Xinhua/Ju Peng)

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a grand welcome ceremony held by Prince Albert II, head of state of the Principality of Monaco, before their talks in Monaco, March 24, 2019. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in the southern French city of Nice, March 24, 2019, before heading to the Principality of Monaco for a state visit. Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, were greeted by senior government officials of Monaco and France at the airport. (Xinhua/Ju Peng)