Beijing and Brussels for New Momentum in Relations: Dialogue is Key in Trade Disputes
China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi and Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prévot expressed their readiness in Beijing today to strengthen bilateral relations and promote economic cooperation, calling for the resolution of trade disagreements between Beijing and the European Union through dialogue, according to a statement from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
TL;DR
- China and Belgium are celebrating 55 years of diplomatic relations and aim to strengthen their comprehensive partnership.
- Both countries share common views on multilateralism, an open world economy, and political dialogue for dispute resolution.
- Belgium, as an EU member and host of EU institutions, is urged by China to play a constructive role in improving Sino-EU relations, especially in trade.
- Belgium supports the 'one China' policy and recognizes the People's Republic of China's government as the sole legitimate authority.
- The EU has concerns about unfair trade competition, but its position is focused on protecting its own industry, not on hostility towards China.
- Both sides are committed to continued dialogue on trade disagreements and strengthening economic cooperation, aiming to avoid escalation and preserve stable Sino-EU relations.