Chinese Foreign Minister calls the EU a strategic partner of China
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The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that China and the European Union are strategic partners whose common interests far outweigh their differences. The Chinese foreign minister also emphasized Beijing's readiness to cooperate with the EU in the economic, trade, scientific, and supply chain spheres in order to contribute to the global economic recovery.
China and the European Union are strategic allies whose common interests far outweigh their differences. This was stated by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi , UNN reports.
Details
The official made the statement at a meeting with journalists after talks with French Foreign Minister Sejourne in Beijing.
Wang Yi said that China and the EU are comprehensive strategic partners, cooperation is the main tone of China-EU relations, and the common interests of both sides far outweigh their differences
It is noted that this year , interaction between China and the EU at all levels has been fully restored, and cooperation in various fields continues.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasizes that "China is an opportunity rather than a risk for Europe, and a partner rather than an adversary.
Addendum
Wang Yi noted that "risk elimination" cannot be targeted at specific countries, cannot violate WTO rules, and should not raise negative expectations among the business community.
The PRC believes that it is "openness" to cooperation that ensures progress, while isolation will inevitably lead to backwardness. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China is actively facilitating access to its markets and encouraging the exchange of personnel between China and other countries.
We are ready to work with the EU as a permanent partner in economic and trade cooperation, a priority partner in scientific and technical cooperation, and a reliable partner in production, supply, and data chain cooperation. The two sides should jointly adhere to open policies, support free trade, maintain the stability of global industrial and supply chains, and contribute to the recovery of the global economy
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