China and the EU have agreed to deepen economic and trade cooperation.

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng stated that China is ready to work with the EU to strengthen dialogue and exchanges, appropriately address economic and trade differences, expand mutual openness, and promote the healthy and stable development of China-EU economic and trade relations.

During a meeting in Beijing with Maros Sefcovic, Member of the European Commission responsible for Trade and Economic Security, He highlighted that this year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and the EU. He expressed China's willingness to implement important agreements reached by leaders of both sides, resist unilateralism and protectionism, and work together to uphold the multilateral trading system. Sefcovic acknowledged that China is a significant partner for the EU, emphasizing the desire to use this anniversary as an opportunity to deepen economic and trade cooperation and resolve differences through dialogue and consultation.