A \"pioneering spirit\" characterizes China-Switzerland relations, dating back to the first Sino-Swiss joint venture in the 1980s and culminating in the free trade agreement in 2014.
Despite differences in size and population, both nations uphold pragmatic, win-win cooperation and multilateralism rooted in trust and mutual respect, staunchly opposing protectionism.
In the latest edition of Leaders Talk, CMG's Zou Yun interviewed Guy Parmelin, Swiss Federal Councilor and head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, in Switzerland. The discussion focused on the future of China-Switzerland cooperation in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and high-tech industries, as well as traditional sectors like vocational education and precision manufacturing.
Amidst an increasingly uncertain global landscape, Parmelin emphasized the importance of trade fairness and multilateral dialogue. He highlighted Switzerland's role as a neutral country, expressing that it is \"more than willing\" to assist in resolving conflicts.
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