Chinese Foreign Minister Encourages EU-China Cooperation Amid Competition Concerns
Kyiv • UNN
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on Europe to cooperate with China despite the competition, assuring support for Europe's strategic autonomy and addressing the concerns of foreign investors to create a fair business environment.
Europe should not be afraid of cooperation with China because of competition, as Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi insists Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. He made this statement during a during a press briefing with his French counterpart Catherine Colonna, who arrived in Beijing. The words of the Chinese diplomat are quoted by Reuters, UNN reports.China's position is clear, we will support the strategic autonomy of Europe... We will listen to the voices of European companies, seriously address the problems of foreign investors in China, constantly improve the level and capabilities of services and build an internationalized and legal business environment. ...Of course, there will be competition in cooperation, but we should not be be afraid of cooperation through competition. The biggest risk we need to get rid of is the uncertainty caused by widespread politicization.
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French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna was on a visit to the Chinese capital, and had a number of in the Chinese capital and had a number of meetings. Before meeting with the Chinese Foreign Minister, she spoke with the Prime Minister of China, Li Keqiang. With him, Colonna discussed a wide range of topics, including the resumption of economic relations between France and China.
In turn, Wang Yi noted that China has plans to cooperate in areas with traditional advantages, such as civilian nuclear power and aerospace industry. The Chinese also expect to explore new areas such as education and research, energy transition, and sustainable development.
At the same time, Reuters notes that China has trade problems with the the European Union, in particular because of non-transparent laws on foreign businesses operating in the country. operating in the country. European officials have repeatedly promised to reduce economic dependence on China in critical sectors.
We believe that as long as China and Europe hold hands, there will be no camp confrontation, there will be no global splits and no new Cold War. War, and there will be no new Cold War. China and the EU should be committed to openness and development. Bottom line. The cooperation between China and the EU is complementary, mutually beneficial and win-win. Of course, there will be competition in cooperation, but we should not be afraid of cooperation because of the competition.
