China-Europe Ties Depend on Europe’s Correct Understanding of China

(MENAFN) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized on Sunday that Europe maintaining an accurate understanding of China is essential for the stability and sound development of China-Europe relations, according to reports.

Wang noted that relations between China and European countries have been strengthening since last year. He highlighted that two-way trade has exceeded 1 trillion U.S. dollars, and over 2 million European tourists have visited China under visa-free arrangements.

He added that numerous European leaders have traveled to China, resulting in the signing of multiple cooperation agreements. Facts have shown that China-Europe relations draw stability from shared interests and certainty from mutually beneficial partnerships, Wang said during a press conference on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.

The foreign minister described Europe as an important pillar supporting international stability and a key partner in China’s modernization efforts. He also underscored the complementary nature of China and Europe, saying: “Interdependence is not a risk; intertwined interests are not threats; and openness and cooperation will not weaken economic security; but building walls and barriers will only lead to self-isolation.”

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