China's Xi: Macron visit boosts multilateralism, free trade

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is hailing a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron as giving a boost to multilateralism and free trade, amid ongoing economic tensions with Washington.

Speaking at a meeting Wednesday in Beijing, Xi said the two leaders sent a "strong signal to the world about steadfastly upholding" the twin concepts along with "working together to build open economies."

Macron started his three-day visit by announcing that the European Union had struck a deal with China to prevent counterfeiting of agricultural products like wine and cheese.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and French President Emmanuel Macron review an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (AP PhotoMark Schiefelbein)

Macron earlier visited a sprawling export fair in Shanghai and on Wednesday said that China and the EU must "build a stable partnership on the big questions of the world in a world that is more and more destabilized."

Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and French President Emmanuel Macron review an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (AP PhotoMark Schiefelbein)

Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and French President Emmanuel Macron review an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (AP PhotoMark Schiefelbein)

French President Emmanuel Macron, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping react as schoolchildren wave Chinese and French flags during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (AP PhotoMark Schiefelbein)

French President Emmanuel Macron, left, listens as Chinese President Xi Jinping talks during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (AP PhotoMark Schiefelbein)

French President Emmanuel Macron reviews a Chinese honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (AP PhotoMark Schiefelbein)

French President Emmanuel Macron reviews a Chinese honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (AP PhotoMark Schiefelbein)

French President Emmanuel Macron attends a meeting with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (Jason LeePool Photo via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron attends a meeting with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (Jason LeePool Photo via AP)

Brigitte Macron, left, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron and Peng Liyuan, the wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, talk during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (AP PhotoMark Schiefelbein)

French President Emmanuel Macron and China's President Xi Jinping hold a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (Jason LeePool Photo via AP)

An honor guard member stands at attention as French and Chinese flags fly near the large portrait of Chinese Leader Mao Zedong on Tiananmen Gate before a welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (AP PhotoMark Schiefelbein)

Chinese honor guard members let out a yell during a welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (AP PhotoMark Schiefelbein)

Chinese honor guard members march in formation down the steps of the Great Hall of the People before a welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (AP PhotoMark Schiefelbein)

WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 3, 2025--

WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced today more than 1,600 WSFS Associates volunteered at more than 130 community organizations across the region as part of WSFS’ third annual We Stand for Service Day.

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Associates volunteered more than 5,500 hours across the bank’s footprint in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey on Wednesday, October 1, during the company-wide day of giving back through volunteerism.

“At WSFS, We Stand for Service Day is a cornerstone of our commitment to the communities we serve. It’s a day where our Associates come together to make a meaningful impact, volunteering at dozens of organizations to support causes close to our hearts,” said Justin Dunn, WSFS Chief Community Impact Officer. “This day embodies our mission to strengthen our communities, and it’s a powerful reminder of the difference we can make when we work together. We’re proud to dedicate this time to giving back and living out our values in action.”

"We could not provide the over 300,000 packages of basic essentials for children without the dedicated and caring volunteers from corporations like WSFS who understand the importance of supporting the communities where they do business," said Michal Smith, Executive Director of Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia.

"Volunteers are the heart and soul of our mission to eliminate hunger,” said Cathy Kanefsky, President and CEO of The Food Bank of Delaware. “We are deeply grateful to WSFS for their unwavering support, not just through financial contributions, but through the hands-on dedication of their Associates. Days like We Stand for Service Day are a testament to the power of collective volunteerism, enabling us to distribute millions of pounds across Delaware.”

“WSFS Bank’s Associates are making a major impact as we distribute up to 100,000 children’s books each month,” said Larry Abrams, Founder and Executive Director of BookSmiles. “Volunteers not only keep books out of landfills but open doors to learning and imagination for children and families across New Jersey and Philadelphia."

Photos and additional information from We Stand for Service Day’s events can be found here.

About WSFS Financial Corporation

WSFS Financial Corporation is a multibillion-dollar financial services company. Its primary subsidiary, WSFS Bank, is the oldest and largest locally headquartered bank and wealth management franchise in the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region. As of June 30, 2025, WSFS Financial Corporation had $20.8 billion in assets on its balance sheet and $92.4 billion in assets under management and administration. WSFS operates from 115 offices, 88 of which are banking offices, located in Pennsylvania (58), Delaware (39), New Jersey (14), Florida (2), Nevada (1) and Virginia (1) and provides comprehensive financial services including commercial banking, consumer banking, treasury management, and trust and wealth management. Other subsidiaries or divisions include Arrow Land Transfer, Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors, LLC, Bryn Mawr Trust ®, The Bryn Mawr Trust Company of Delaware, Cash Connect ®, NewLane Finance ®, WSFS Wealth Management, LLC, WSFS Institutional Services ®, and WSFS Mortgage ®. Serving the Greater Delaware Valley since 1832, WSFS Bank is one of the ten oldest banks in the United States continuously operating under the same name. For more information, please visit www.wsfsbank.com.

WSFS Associates volunteer as part of We Stand For Service Day on October 1, 2025.