China and the Netherlands Reach Six-Point Consensus on Cooperation

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China and the Netherlands reached a six-point consensus on cooperation during a foreign ministers' meeting, including agreements on global governance, climate change, and sustainable development. The two countries agreed to strengthen cooperation on trade and investment, promote people-to-people exchanges, and discuss bilateral trade concerns. The consensus reaffirmed their support for multilateralism and upholding international law and the United Nations Charter.

Key Takeaways:

  • China and the Netherlands agreed to maintain close exchanges and deepen practical cooperation in fields such as economy, trade, science and technology, agriculture, and water conservancy.
  • The two countries discussed bilateral trade concerns and agreed to maintain close communication on cooperation in various fields, including semiconductor technology.
  • Both sides reaffirmed their support for multilateralism and pledged to uphold the basic norms governing international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.
  • The two countries committed to upholding free trade and the multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core, emphasizing the importance of open trade based on rules and a fair global competition environment.
  • China and the Netherlands agreed to be partners in the field of climate change and committed to taking climate action and sustainable use of energy resources.
  • Both sides pledged to further discuss relevant cooperation on equal rights for all, especially women and girls, and promote this goal jointly.
  • The international conference to be held in Beijing in the second half of the year is of great significance, and both sides will further discuss relevant cooperation at this event.

Statistics:

  • The two countries reached six consensuses on cooperation.
  • The consensuses include cooperation on global governance, climate change, sustainable development, trade and investment, people-to-people exchanges, and equal rights for all.
  • The two countries agreed to maintain close communication on cooperation in various fields, including semiconductor technology.
  • The Paris Agreement marks the 10th anniversary reviewed during the meeting.
  • The two countries pledged to work closely together to promote the full, complete, good faith, and effective implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Paris Agreement.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
  • May 22, 2025, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, held talks with Dutch Foreign Minister Feldkamp in Beijing.