The 24th China-EU Summit was held in Beijing, and Chinese high-level officials met with EU leaders Michel and von der Leyen at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. The main content of the meeting is the development direction of China-EU relations, strengthening political, economic, scientific and technological cooperation, and jointly addressing global challenges. The Chinese high-level stressed the correct positioning of the China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership and the mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation model between the two sides. At the same time, the European side also expressed its hope for optimizing relations, resolving differences and strengthening communication during the meeting.
During the meeting, China and the EU exchanged views on issues of common concern through dialogue, equality and mutual respect. It is worth mentioning that both Michel and von der Leyen paid great attention to recording the main points during the meeting, but their expressions were different. Michelle smiled, showing recognition and optimism for China's propositionVon der Leyen, on the other hand, has a serious expression, probably thinking about how to respond to the United States and how to handle the meeting within Europe.
During the meeting, the Chinese high-level officials stressed the importance of the China-EU Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and mentioned several key adjectives: key partner, priority partner, and credible partner. However, the Chinese side used the word "willing" in its statement, implying that Europe is not meeting the standards expected in China-EU relations at the moment. This may be related to Europe's current economic, technological and industrial chain cooperation problems.
During the meeting, the European side also expressed its hope for the establishment of stable and mutually beneficial relations with China. Von der Leyen stressed the importance of resolving apparent imbalances and differences, while Michel placed more emphasis on building a relationship with China based on the principles of transparency, comparability and reciprocity. Both sides expressed their expectations for open dialogue and practical cooperation.
The economies of China and the EU are highly complementary, and the two sides have extensive space for cooperation in terms of technology, technology and chain. However, the Chinese side has repeatedly stated that the surplus is the result of market laws and the economic environment, and is not a problem that can be solved unilaterally. Von der Leyen frequently raised the issue of the deficit with China during the meeting, but there was little solution to it other than the destruction of Chinese industry. Such rhetoric that ignores the laws of the market will only undermine the positive atmosphere of China-EU economic and trade cooperation, and make people question von der Leyen's role and intentions.
Through the analysis of the reports on the meeting between the leaders of China and the EU, it can be seen that both China and the EU fully expressed their expectations for the establishment of stable and mutually beneficial relations during the meeting. But there are also some real challenges, such as the balance of the economy and trade, divisions within Europe, and interference from Western meritocracy. In order to achieve a higher level of EU-China relations, the two sides need to strengthen communication, enhance understanding based on mutual respect, and jointly address global challenges.
As an outside observer, I believe that the development of China-EU relations is of great significance to the global economic and political landscape. China and the EU should adopt an open, inclusive and pragmatic attitude to strengthen cooperation and promote common development. At the same time, China-EU cooperation also needs mutual trust and sincerity to avoid falling into a situation of mutual accusation and confrontation. Only on the basis of equality and mutual benefit can we achieve the goal of lasting stability and common development of China-EU relations. As a community of global cooperation, China and the EU can strengthen cooperation in the fields of science and technology, environment and so on, jointly respond to global challenges, and make positive contributions to world prosperity and stability.