Very unusual times call for very unusual actions! China has made an important decision, and a major breakthrough in Sino-European relations is expected! On May 1st, according to AFP reports, French media reported that China lifted sanctions on five European lawmakers. Why were these five European lawmakers sanctioned? The incident began in 2021 when the EU imposed sanctions on our officials under the pretext of the Xinjiang issue, and we responded with countermeasures.

This time, we lifted the sanctions, and we may have considered two main aspects. First, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Europe, and this is a way for us to further demonstrate our willingness to cooperate with Europe. Second, due to America's trade war, Sino-European relations need to deepen cooperation, and some obstacles in Sino-European relations need to be removed. In fact, previous foreign media reports stated that both sides of Sino-Europe had closely communicated regarding the mutual lifting of sanctions, and both sides had the intention to further improve bilateral relations.

After learning about relevant information, the European Parliament issued a statement welcoming this decision, saying that China's move marked an important step towards restarting dialogue at the parliamentary level between Europe and China. Of course, we believe that such goodwill actions may just be the first step. Now, China and Europe are still in contact negotiations over new energy vehicle tariff issues. In 2021, due to mutual sanctions between China and Europe, their relationship deteriorated, and the China-Europe Investment Agreement was frozen.

In the midst of America launching a trade war and causing massive tremors in the global economic and trade order, this can be considered a very unusual time. Therefore, we took extraordinary actions with great courage, which undoubtedly helps us shape a good external environment. We believe that facing our great goodwill in improving Sino-European relations, Europe will also respond. As long as China and Europe stand together, the global free trade system will become more stable, and China and Europe can fully cooperate with greater strength. Our decision is completely correct and wise.

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