The Sino-French Public Health and Medical Innovation Forum held last November was sponsored by Sanofi.

Lowinski said the 2013 visit was one of the important moments that inspired Sanofi to organize the Sino-French Contemporary Art Exhibition in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and China in 2014.

The art exhibition held at the French Institute in Beijing and Mao Space in Shanghai last year, presented 10 artworks created by five Chinese and five French artists.

"For the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and China, Sanofi teams of the two countries are happy to organize this art event with the theme of 'Health, Hope and Youth', a theme that is at the heart of our vision in China: Protect Life, Inspire Hope", he said.

Inspired by Sanofi's China vision, the works in different media encourage people to pay more attention to health and staying positive in life.

Also in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Sino-French diplomatic relations, Sanofi affirmed its commitment to economic development and public health in China.

As one of the commemoration's major sponsors, Sanofi organized and participated in numerous events throughout 2014 in addition to the art exhibition.

The celebrations, formally launched on Jan 27, 2014 in the Grand Palais in Paris, covered fields such as art, culture, healthcare and charity and allowed more people to understand Sanofi's vision and mission in China.