An artist performs the "face-changing" art of Sichuan opera during a reception held by the National Assembly of France to celebrate the Spring Festival, or the Chinese Lunar New Year, in Paris, France, Jan. 27, 2020. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Richard Ferrand (2nd R), president of the National Assembly of France, and Chinese Ambassador to France Lu Shaye (1st L) pose for a photo with a rat-shaped chocolate sculpture, a gift from France to China, during a reception held to celebrate the Spring Festival, or the Chinese Lunar New Year, in Paris, France, Jan. 27, 2020. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)