China seeks stronger cooperation with European Union (EU)

China is willing to work with the European Union (EU) to host a series of celebratory events and prepare for the next China-EU leaders' meeting, laying a new blueprint for bilateral ties for the next 50 years and injecting fresh momentum into it, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.

Wang made the remarks when meeting with Kaja Kallas, the high representative for foreign affairs and security policy of the European Commission, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

Both sides uphold multilateralism, support the central role of the United Nations, advocate for resolving international hotspot issues through dialogue and negotiation, and oppose unilateral bullying. Kallas stated that the EU highly values its relations with China and is willing to work together to prepare for the upcoming EU-China leaders' meeting and events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties, and plan for the future development of bilateral relations.