China, EU should expand trade, investment ties to cope with external uncertainties: Chinese premier

China, EU should expand trade, investment ties to cope with external uncertainties: Chinese premier

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday called on China and the European Union to expand trade and investment ties to enhance their economic resilience and vitality, and to increase their ability to navigate external uncertainties.

Chinese Premier Urges Stronger Engagement with EU

On Thursday, the Premier of China urged for a deepened partnership between China and the European Union (EU) during the 25th China-EU Summit that took place at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The meeting was jointly chaired by Li alongside Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission President, and Antonio Costa, who is the European Council President, as both parties marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations. “No matter how t…