China-EU relations are indispensable for world stability: President Xi Jinping

Beijing:Chinese President Xi Jinping has emphasized the critical importance of China-European Union (EU) relations for maintaining global peace, stability, and prosperity. In a statement reflecting China’s strategic diplomatic outlook, President Xi described China-EU ties as a “pillar of global stability” and urged both sides to deepen mutual trust and cooperation.Speaking during a high-level meeting with EU representatives, President Xi underscored that in the face of rising global challenges—ranging from economic uncertainty to regional conflicts—strong cooperation between China and the EU is not only beneficial but necessary for the international community.“China and the EU must remain partners in promoting multipolarity, opposing protectionism, and safeguarding multilateralism,” President Xi said, adding that the two sides should work together to strengthen supply chains, tackle climate change, and contribute to peace efforts around the world.He also called for pragmatic dialogue and the resolution of differences through consultation and mutual respect, saying that China welcomes a more balanced and constructive engagement with the EU based on shared interests.The statement comes amid growing diplomatic activity between Beijing and European capitals, with both sides seeking to recalibrate economic and political ties in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment.