On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the China-EU Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, bilateral relations have reached unprecedented heights. However, at this critical juncture,European UnionPresident von der Leyen, however, issued a statement of approval before her visit to ChinaChinese enterprisessaid that if China does not respond positively, sanctions will be imposedChinese enterprises。According to Russian media reports, von der Leyen plans to make a request to the Chinese side during her visit to China, hoping to exert influence on 13 Chinese companies suspected of circumventing sanctions against Russia and include them in the sanctions list.
Behind this threat, there is:European Unionconcerns about issues related to Russia. European UnionBlame 7 familiesChinese enterprisesThe products of microelectronics and other products of Russia were used to support the war effort, and sanctions were proposed against these companies. However, the Chinese side made its position clearChina and RussiaThe two sides carry out normal economic and trade cooperation on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit, and resolutely oppose IsraelChina and RussiaUnilateral sanctions and "long-arm jurisdiction" against China on the grounds of cooperation. China hopes that the EU will cherish the overall situation of mutual trust and cooperation between China and the EU, and refrain from setting a bad precedent.
However, von der Leyen's attitude stands outEuropean UnionA tough stance on issues related to Russia. The timing of the summit is closely linked to the timing of the vote on the sanctions package against Russia, which indicates the intention of the European side to visit China and impose sanctionsChinese enterprisesHooking. Although the Chinese side has not publicly confirmed the date and venue of the talks, the unilateral restrictions imposed by the European side will only undermine themEU-China relationswithout affecting the situation of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
European UnionVacillating on China has become the norm, and von der Leyen has previously said that she will visit China with sincerity, but now her attitude has changed. This double standard makes the Chinese side rightEuropean Uniontrust has been compromised. On the one hand, the European side hopes to cooperate with China to achieve a level playing field, but on the other hand, it regards China as an adversary, sanctions and suppressionChinese enterprises
China's response to this will be tougher. The EU side regards the visit to China as an established matter and uses this as an excuse to make excessive demands on the Chinese side, but if the EU side does not change its wrong attitude, the visit to China may not go smoothly. China will not make concessions on unreasonable demands.
The relationship between China and the EU is of great importance to both sides. As a comprehensive strategic partner,EU-China relationsIt has always been on the track of positive development. There is no fundamental conflict of interest between the two sides, and there are more consensus than differences, which provides a solid foundation for China-EU cooperation. Von der Leyen's threatening behavior threatens this relationship.
The areas of EU-China cooperation are broad and coverEconomy, politics, science and technology, culture and other fields. The interaction between the two sides has shown a boom in recent yearsEuropean UnionForeign Minister Borrell's visit to China and von der Leyen's upcoming visit to China are important events. These high-level visits will further deepen exchanges and cooperation between China and the EU and lay a more solid foundation for bilateral cooperation.
European UnionIt is one of China's important partners, and the two sides are each other's second largest partners. With both sidesEconomyWith the development of development and globalization, the amount of bilateral ** continues to rise. The mutually beneficial relationship between China and the EU is twoEconomyThe development of the body is extremely important, tooworld economystability and prosperity play a positive role.
At the same time, political cooperation between China and the EU is also very important. As comprehensive strategic partners, China and the EU have many of themInternationalClose collaboration and communication are maintained. The cooperation between the two sides in the fields of climate change, environmental protection and counter-terrorism has been widely affirmed and appreciated.
However,EU-China relationsThere are also some challenges and difficulties. European UnionThere are internal differences in attitudes towards China, which leadsEuropean UnionChina's China policy is not consistent and stable. In addition, there are some contradictions and controversies in China-EU cooperation, which need to be resolved through dialogue and communication in a spirit of openness, inclusiveness and cooperation.
EU-China relationsThe future is full of great opportunities. On the basis of common interests and responsibilities, the two sides can further strengthen dialogue and cooperation and promote the development of bilateral relations to a higher level. No matter inEconomyIn areas such as cooperation, scientific and technological innovation, people-to-people exchanges, and global governance, both China and the EU have a lot of room to deepen cooperation and achieve common development and prosperity.
Von der Leyen's threatening behavior before her arrival in China has sparked widespread concern and discussion. AsEuropean UnionChairman, he is right in words and deedsEU-China relationsThere was a negative impact. China has shown a firm position on this issue and will not compromise on erroneous demands.
RetrospectiveEU-China relationsIn the past 20 years, the two sides have achieved important results. Exchanges and cooperation between China and the EU have become an important force on a global scale. Both sides should keep an open mind and continue to pushEU-China relationsAchieve more fruitful results in various fields.
For the future,EU-China relationsThere are still some challenges and difficulties, but at the same time, there are huge opportunities. The two sides should strengthen dialogue and cooperation on the basis of equality and mutual benefitEU-China relationsTowards the next level. Only through joint efforts can we realize the common interests of both sides and promote world peace and prosperity.