Wang Yi: The key to Sino-European relations is for Europe to establish the correct understanding of China.

On March 8, 2026, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, talked about China-Europe relations at the two sessions press conference. Wang Yi stated that since last year, relations between China and European countries have been warming up. The total trade volume has exceeded 1 trillion US dollars, over 2 million European tourists can visit China visa-free, European leaders have visited China one after another, the exchanges between the two sides are getting closer, and a number of new cooperation agreements have been reached. The stability of China-Europe relations is proven to come from common interests, and certainty comes from mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. Wang Yi pointed out that China's position on developing China-Europe relations is clear. We have always believed that Europe is a natural pole in a multipolar world, an important force in maintaining international order stability, and a key partner in achieving China's modernization. The key to stable and good China-Europe relations lies in Europe establishing the correct understanding of China. We have noticed that more and more wise Europeans recognize China not as a competitor but as a global partner, especially the younger generation who have a more objective and positive view of China. Wang Yi emphasized that the essence of China-Europe economic and trade relations is complementary advantages, and a dynamic balance can be achieved in the development process. The facts of China-Europe cooperation show that interdependence is not a risk, blending interests is not a threat, open cooperation will not harm economic security, and building walls will only isolate oneself. We are happy to see our European friends step out of the protectionist "small attic" and come to the "gym" of the Chinese market, where they can strengthen themselves, improve their competitiveness.