Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), addressed the potential impact of US President Donald Trump's re-inauguration on China-Europe diplomatic and trade relations during a press conference in Beijing.
Qinjian emphasized China's commitment to fostering strong relations with the European Union, highlighting the absence of fundamental conflicts or geopolitical contradictions between the two entities. He characterized China and Europe as partners capable of contributing to each other's success.
Qinjian acknowledged the steady growth of China-EU economic and trade relations, emphasizing their mutual benefits in terms of economic growth, industrial and supply chain stability, and global economic development. He pointed to the complementary strengths of China and Europe, creating opportunities for collaboration in various fields.
Qinjian stressed the independence of China-EU relations, asserting that they are not directed against any third party or influenced by external forces. He emphasized the importance of confidence and composure in navigating the relationship, avoiding distractions from temporary events.
Qinjian expressed China's willingness to collaborate with the European Union in implementing leadership agreements, enhancing cooperation across various sectors, including legislative bodies. He advocated for joint efforts to address global challenges, oppose unilateralism and protectionism, and propel the China-EU relationship forward, contributing to global stability and certainty.
5 Comments
Manolo Noriega
China and the EU should remain calm and composed in the face of Trump's re-inauguration. They should not allow him to dictate their agenda.
Fuerza
Europe needs to be careful not to be drawn into Trump's orbit. They should focus on strengthening their ties with China and other partners.
Manolo Noriega
I'm hopeful that the China-EU relationship will continue to inspire other countries to build strong relationships with each other.
Ongania
This is all well and good, but can we trust Trump to keep his word? He's shown time and again that he can't be relied upon.
Manolo Noriega
It's concerning that China feels the need to reassure the EU about their relationship. This suggests that they are worried about the impact of Trump's re-inauguration.