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Xi Tells Slovakia's Fico to Help Promote China-EU Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Slovakia's steadfast friendship and highlighted its role as a constructive partner in enhancing China-European Union relations amid global challenges.
- On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Slovakia's `steadfast commitment` to friendship during a Beijing meeting that coincided with a grand military parade.
- Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has sought to put Slovakia–China relations into `fast motion`, prioritizing a deeper strategic partnership and trade ties after meeting Xi in Moscow on May 9, 2025.
- Chinese companies like Gotion High‑Tech and Shenzhen Yilian announced plans for EV battery plants in Slovakia, which was one of five EU states opposing European Union tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
- At the meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping framed Slovakia as a constructive partner for cooperation, saying the international community requires greater unity and pledging to deepen political dialogue and practical exchanges with Bratislava.
- Compared with Hungary, which drew around 31% of Chinese investments in Europe in 2024, Bratislava has been slower to reap gains and only elevated relations to a strategic partnership last year; China relies on smaller EU partners like Slovakia to press its case in Brussels.
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China seeks Slovakia's support in EU relations, says Xi
Beijing (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico for his “adherence” to its friendship with Beijing. He also expressed hope that Slovakia would help China develop its relations with the larger European Union.… Read more Continue reading China seeks Slovakia’s support in EU relations, says Xi at The Brussels Morning Newspaper.
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