According to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on July 3rd, local time, on July 2nd, 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Brussels.
Wang Yi said that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the EU. The future direction of China-EU relations is of great concern to all parties. This year also marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, and the choices humanity makes are closely watched by the world. As the international situation becomes increasingly complex and severe, China and the EU, as two great civilizations and major forces, need to strengthen communication, enhance mutual trust, and take responsibility, and remain steadfast forces of stability and certainty in the world. The upcoming China-EU leaders' meeting is an important meeting held at a critical juncture.
China expects to summarize the beneficial experiences and important insights from the development of China-EU relations over the past 50 years, plan the prospects for dialogue and cooperation in the next 50 years, and send clear, positive, and proactive signals to the outside world. China has always supported the process of European integration. Both sides should adhere to multilateralism and free trade, safeguard international rules and order, promote the peaceful resolution of international disputes, and work together to address global challenges such as climate change. China adheres to high-quality development and high-level openness and is willing to work with the EU to maintain the partner orientation, deepen economic and trade cooperation, increase mutual openness, properly resolve differences, and achieve win-win cooperation.
Von der Leyen stated that the upcoming new round of China-EU leaders' meeting is the best opportunity for both sides to jointly celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. The EU is committed to developing a stable, constructive China-EU relationship and mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation. I look forward to in-depth communication with Chinese leaders on issues of common concern, demonstrating the commitment and responsibility of China and the EU to further deepen cooperation and jointly address global challenges such as climate change, and sending strong positive signals to the world. The EU continues to follow the one-China policy.
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