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China Calls for Fair Trade and Free Trade in its Relations with the EU

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China's Ambassador to Iceland, He Rulong, published an article on August 7, 2023, in the Icelandic newspaper Morgunblaðið, highlighting China's commitment to economic globalization and its favorable business environment for foreign companies. China hopes that the European Union will adopt a comprehensive and dialectical perspective on their bilateral relations, which are significant globally. The article comes at a time when European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited China and Iceland in July, sparking discussions on trade and economic cooperation between the two regions.

Key Takeaways:

  • China welcomes foreign enterprises and foreign investment to enter the Chinese market with a fair and secure business environment.
  • China hopes the EU will work together to view and develop China-Europe relations with a comprehensive, dialectical, and developing perspective.
  • China-EU trade is inherently mutually beneficial, and trade is a key topic in EU-China relations.
  • China's Ambassador to Iceland, He Rulong, clarified China's position on developing China-EU relations in an article published in the Icelandic mainstream media "Morning Post".
  • The article emphasized China's support for economic globalization and highlighted the benefits of cooperation between China and the EU.
  • China and Europe can work together to promote a free and fair global trade system, providing greater stability and certainty for the world.
  • The article noted that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the EU, and China-EU relations are of great significance worldwide.

Statistics:

  • 50 years have passed since China and the EU established diplomatic relations.
  • The EU and China have reached a significant milestone in their bilateral relations, marking 50 years of diplomatic ties.
  • China welcomes foreign companies and investment in the Chinese market, providing a fair and secure business environment for all parties.
  • The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, visited China and Iceland in July, sparking discussions on trade and economic cooperation between the two regions.

Sources:

  • [1] Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
  • [2] Morgunblaðið (Icelandic newspaper)

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