China and EU should push relations to ‘a new level with new prospects’, Wang Yi tells European envoys in Beijing
- In lead-up to China-EU summit on Thursday, China’s foreign minister says if the two sides choose dialogue and cooperation, there will be no bloc confrontation
- European Council says gathering will focus on state of EU-China relations and global hotspot issues
In a meeting with EU diplomatic envoys to China in Beijing, Wang said the two sides should work together to ensure successful summit outcomes and “push China-EU relations to a new level with new prospects”, according to a Chinese foreign ministry readout.
“If China and Europe choose dialogue and cooperation, bloc confrontation will not emerge … if China and Europe choose to be inclusive and win-win, there will be hope for global development and prosperity,” Wang said, adding that China’s policy towards Europe remained stable.
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Li, Michel and von der Leyen would jointly chair the summit, the Chinese foreign ministry said in its statement on Monday.
During the meeting with the envoys, Wang stressed that China and the EU did not have completely the same views on international and regional issues.
“Only through adhering to communication and coordination can we play a constructive role in maintaining world peace and stability and addressing global challenges,” he said.
