Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, exchanged views by telephone with Bonn, the French presidential adviser on foreign policy, at the invitation of the President.
During the call, Wang Yi pointed out that the beginning of the new year has brought significant changes in the international situation, which is now characterised by growing chaos and uncertainty. That is why, he said, China and France, as independent global powers, should strengthen their communication and coordination, jointly contribute to world stability, and make full use of the strategic potential of Sino-French relations.
He also stressed that relations between China and Europe are based on partnership, not competition. This fact, he said, has long been borne out by the results of the cooperation the two sides have achieved over more than 50 years. China and Europe share identical or very close positions on a range of issues, including support for a multipolar world order, and are able to resolve specific trade disputes through dialogue.
In the current situation, Wang Yi believes that further deepening dialogue, strengthening mutual trust and expanding practical cooperation are crucial. Recent visits to China by several European leaders have made a significant contribution to improving Sino-European relations. China therefore expects France to continue to play an active role within the European Union and to promote the healthy and stable development of China-Europe relations.
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