50th Anniversary of China-EU Diplomatic Relations:Complete Removal of Restrictions on Exchanges

     According to the introduction by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian at the regular press conference on May 6, through mutual agreement, China and the European Parliament have decided to simultaneously and comprehensively lift all restrictions on exchanges between the two sides. This significant step is like a stirring new movement in the development of China-EU relations, opening up broader prospects for future exchanges and cooperation between the two parties.
 

Overcoming Setbacks: Resuming Exchanges between Chinese and European Legislative Bodies

Once announced, this major piece of good news quickly attracted widespread attention across Europe and received numerous positive responses. Alberto Teixeira, the head of the Belgian magazine Le Monde diplomatique, stated bluntly, "I think this move is both symbolic and practical. Symbolically, it coincides with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the EU on May 6. Practically, it can generate the necessary momentum and enhance political trust. We should cherish China's goodwill gesture towards the EU." In his view, this crucial step taken by both China and the EU will have far-reaching positive impacts on future in-depth cooperation in various fields.

The renowned international think tank Rhodium Group analyzed in an article that, as both China and the EU face immense pressure from trade disputes provoked by the United States, the lifting of sanctions sends a strong signal of China-EU cooperation and significantly raises expectations for the improvement of China-EU relations. The article emphasized that as major economies in the world, cooperation between China and the EU is vital for stabilizing the global economic order and resisting the impact of trade protectionism.

Many European media outlets also focused on this event and expressed similar views. In the special series of reports on the 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations launched by the website "EU Pulse," an article titled "China-EU Cooperation in Response to U.S. Tariffs" quoted former Greek Finance Minister George Papaconstantinou as saying that to counter "the impact of a potential 'Trump 2.0' on the global order," Europe has no choice but to draw closer to China. A report by Euronews pointed out that the destructive tariff policies of the United States have prompted countries to actively seek new partnerships, and closer cooperation between the EU and China is an inevitable choice that conforms to the trend of the times.
 

Injecting New Momentum: Promising Future for China-EU Relations

With the full resumption of exchanges between the legislative bodies of China and the EU, communication and mutual understanding between the two sides will deepen further, injecting new impetus into the sustained, healthy, and stable development of China-EU relations. In the future, cooperation between China and the EU in economic and trade, science and technology, green development, and other fields is expected to be further enhanced, contributing more positive efforts to global economic growth, technological innovation, environmental protection, and other aspects. As two important poles in a multipolar world, the close cooperation between China and the EU not only benefits the well-being of the people of both sides but also plays a crucial constructive role in improving the global governance system and building a community with a shared future for mankind, propelling the world towards a more peaceful, prosperous, and stable future.