China becomes French capital's second-largest property investor.
Leading European scholars have urged Japan to follow Germany's example and "fully recognize the terrible human sufferings" imposed on Chinese and other Asians during the World War II, saying such a recognition would be a very important element in solving the Beijing-Tokyo dispute over the Diaoyu Islands.
Chinese visitors to the eurozone get much more for their money.
Outbound direct investment is set to soar in the coming years, with double-digit growth rates predicted, the Ministry of Commerce said.
China congratulated the newly elected French president on Monday and said that it was willing to work with Francois Hollande.