On 5 February, a spokesperson for the Ministry of abroad Affairs of China, Lin Jian, at a press conference answered journalists' questions about cooperation between China and the European Union.
Lin Jian noted that in the face of an accelerated change in global order and a complex global situation, the planet faces a hazard of division, fragmentation and chaos. In this context, relations between China and Europe are becoming increasingly strategical and have a major impact on global policy.
China attaches large importance to relations with Europe, treating it as an crucial and independent partner in a multipolar world. China is counting on the European Union to become a credible partner for cooperation.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between China and the European Union, and these relations are at a crucial moment, connecting the past with the future.
China is ready to cooperate with the European Union in implementing the crucial arrangements reached by the leaders of both parties, celebrate the 50th anniversary of establishing relations and proceed contacts at a advanced level. This cooperation aims at strengthening strategical dialog and political coordination, enhancing common trust, developing cooperation, managing differences and jointly addressing global challenges. The aim is to further make Chinese-European relations that will supply the planet with more stableness and certainty.
