The European Union and China: Honoring the Past, Shaping a Better Future
With strategic cooperation as our compass, with mutual respect as our foundation, and with the well-being of humanity as our goal, there is no limit to what we can achieve.
With strategic cooperation as our compass, with mutual respect as our foundation, and with the well-being of humanity as our goal, there is no limit to what we can achieve.
At present, Europe is at a ‘crossroads in history.’ Sustained strengthening of cooperation with China should serve as a rational choice for Europe to enhance its international influence and hedge against trade war risks.
Technological exchanges between Spain and China could not only boost bilateral innovation and economic growth but also benefit the EU and the international community.
The trade between Iceland and China is in many ways a case study in how two very different economies can benefit from the liberalization of trade.
The EU and China should not step back from addressing the global challenge of climate change, but rather jointly continue and further advance green and low-carbon development.
Due to America’s growing isolation from global markets and Trump’s unpredictability, a partial strengthening of trade relations between Brussels and Beijing is possible.
The close ties between Greece and China, two ancient nations and modern states, as well as inheritors of two great civilizations, can be a catalyst for better China-EU relations and a more prosperous and stable global landscape.
Italy is a key member of the EU, and the China-Italy relationship is an important aspect of the China-EU relationship.
Beyond modern trade tensions and diplomatic milestones, Europe and China’s profound connection stems from a 3,000-year interplay of ideas, goods, and values, shaping their intertwined visions of governance, equality, and societal progress.
A sound and stable partnership between China and the EU will not only propel shared development, but also illuminate a path for the world.
EU-China relations, despite their complexity, remain indispensable. In this anniversary year, the focus must not be on nostalgia, but on renewal and possibility.
The mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Spain is not only an epitome of but also a model for the development of China-EU relations.