Brussels: The 13th round of China-EU High-level Strategic Dialogue commenced on Thursday in Brussels, with the presence of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed hope that the EU will develop a more objective and rational understanding of China and adopt a more positive and practical policy toward China. He emphasized that the differences between China and the EU in history, culture, and values should not lead to rivalry, nor should disagreements necessitate confrontation. Wang pointed out that while Europe currently faces challenges, they have never originated from China in the past, nor will they in the future.
Wang Yi highlighted the importance of respect and accommodating each other's core interests in the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the EU. He also reiterated that the Taiwan issue concerns China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, expressing hope that the EU will adhere to the one-China principle in both words and actions.
Kaja Kallas noted that the EU and China are partners with shared responsibilities and significant influence on major global issues, such as upholding the central role of the UN and safeguarding international law and order. The dialogue also included discussions on the Ukraine crisis, the Palestine-Israel conflict, and the Iranian nuclear issue.