On March 28, 2024, the "French Boxing Champion Delegation's Exchange Tour in China" took place at Shaolin Temple in Zhengzhou city, located in Central China's Henan Province. Nicolas Pillerel, Minister Counsellor for Culture, Education and Scientific Affairs of the French Embassy in China, participated in the event. In this interview, he expressed his joy at visiting the Shaolin Temple and witnessing the enthusiasm and vitality displayed by students from China and France in sports and cultural exchanges. He looked forward to fostering closer ties between China and France through sports.