Xinhua Commentary: Correctly grasp the direction of the progress of China-Europe relations

The article states that China and Europe are partners rather than opponents, and both sides should adhere to mutual respect and seek common ground while reserving differences. There are no fundamental conflicting interests or geopolitical contradictions between China and Europe, which fundamentally determines that cooperation outweighs competition and consensus outweighs differences. The essence of China-Europe cooperation is complementary advantages and win-win cooperation. Both sides should adhere to open cooperation and properly handle differences and friction.