"These regular meetings have played a very positive role in strengthening mutual political trust and deepening practical cooperation between the two sides, and have kept pushing forward the China-EU relationship," said Mei.
Currently, Europe is facing a multitude of challenges such as the debt crisis, terror threats and the refugee crisis. With the isolationism signaled by U.S President Donald Trump, the United States has yet been clear on its policy towards Europe.
Despite these challenges, China has been pursuing a consistent and positive policy towards the EU, and has remained confident in its cooperation with the bloc, noted Ruan Zongze, executive vice president of China Institute of International Studies.
China is a supporter of European integration -- the basis for a united, prosperous and stable EU and a strong euro -- which is conducive to the development of a multipolar world featuring economic globalization and cultural diversification.
CHAMPIONING FREE TRADE
Against the backdrop of a rising anti-globalization wave, the need for China and the EU to join hands in opposing trade protectionism and safeguarding an open world economy is more urgent now than ever, experts say.
China and the EU share broad common interests and a similar stand on free trade, investment and global economic governance, according to Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Wang Chao.
With Premier Li's visit, said Ruan, China will strive to work with the EU and send a positive signal to the world that the two large economies are committed to free trade and economic globalization. With such efforts, China and the EU could serve as stabilizers of world economy.
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