Xi Jinping's European Adventure: Strengthening Sino-European Ties 🎉
Chinese President Xi Jinping just wrapped up his exciting six-day tour across Europe, marking his first visit to the continent in nearly five years! 🌍✨
Xi's journey took him to France, Serbia, and Hungary, where he underscored China's commitment to being a key partner with Europe. By strengthening ties with these three countries, Xi's European adventure has provided fresh momentum for a healthy China-Europe relationship, according to experts.
Building Win-Win Relationships 🤝
In Paris, Xi held a trilateral meeting on Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Xi emphasized that China always sees Europe as a vital partner on its path toward modernization. This relationship isn't about targeting or depending on any third party, he stressed.
Wang Yiwei, director of the Center for European Union Studies at Renmin University of China, explained that Xi's emphasis on independence suggests that countries should control their own destiny and avoid a Cold War mentality. Wang noted that China supports the European Union's strategic independence, encouraging European countries to cooperate with China based on their own interests.
During the meeting, Xi addressed concerns about \"China's overcapacity\" by highlighting how China's new energy enterprises have enriched global supply, eased global inflation pressures, and contributed significantly to combating climate change. 🌱🌍
French President Macron reaffirmed that the European Union rejects the idea of decoupling from China. He expressed hope for enhanced cooperation to jointly safeguard the security and stability of value chains and supply chains in Europe.
Looking Ahead Together 🚀
\"As long as China and Europe engage in mutually beneficial cooperation, no attempt to create bloc confrontation will succeed,\" Wang said, citing remarks by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. \"As long as China and Europe stay committed to openness and win-win, deglobalization will not prevail.\"
This sentiment highlights the growing importance of China-Europe relations in a world full of changes and uncertainties. 🌐✨
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