European Union flags outside the EU headquarters in BrusselsBEJING, Apr 1China hopes that the EU will form an independent understanding of China and develop an independent policy towards it, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday during a summit with the EU leadership via videoconference. From the EU side, the summit was attended by European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Chinese President Xi Jinping, while Premier Li Keqiang also held separate talks with the EU leadership earlier on Friday. />Long game: China is ready to face off against the United States»The facts show that China and Europe have a vast area of common interests and a solid basis for cooperation. Only cooperation and coordination will solve all problems and meet challenges,» said Xi Jinping, whose China Central Television quoted the words. The Chinese President added that China's position towards Europe is stable and consistent. «We hope that the EU will develop an independent understanding of China and form an independent policy towards it, and will work together with China to create long-term and stable relations,» — he said. The Chairman also noted that, despite various difficulties and challenges last year, the parties managed to achieve new development and cooperation results. According to the PRC Customs Administration, the EU, ASEAN became the leaders in trade with China in January-February and USA. China's trade with the EU amounted to $137.16 billion, with ASEAN it reached $136.59 billion, and with the US it reached $123.317 billion. />»Got too far.» China warned the West about the consequences of RussophobiaChina and the EU should strengthen cooperation and become a stabilizing factor for the unstable situation in the world, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday during a summit with the EU leadership via videoconference. «China and the EU, as two significant global powers, major markets and major civilizations should strengthen cooperation on Sino-European relations and major issues related to global peace and development, play a constructive role and provide some kind of stability factor for the unstable situation in the world,» Xi Jinping said, quoted by China Central Television. The Chinese leader noted that when he visited the EU headquarters eight years ago, he stated that the Chinese side is ready to work with the European Union to build a bridge of friendship and cooperation in Eurasia, form partnerships between Beijing and Brussels, and build a comprehensive strategic partnership. China and the EU, which would have more significant global influence. «This vision of the Chinese side has not changed to this day, and in the current situation it has even more practical significance,» Xi Jinping added.
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