SHANGHAI — The 2025 Bund Summit kicked off on Thursday in Shanghai on the Chinese mainland, drawing global leaders and industry pioneers to explore fresh avenues for China–Europe economic cooperation.
In an exclusive interview with CGTN’s Li Mengyuan, Agnès Bénassy-Quéré, deputy governor of the Banque de France, said, "There is vast potential for win-win collaboration between China and Europe in areas such as the economy, finance, energy and trade."
She highlighted four key pillars for deeper ties:
- Economic integration: Streamlining regulations to boost bilateral investment and market access.
- Financial innovation: Expanding green finance products and cross-border digital banking solutions.
- Energy transition: Partnering on renewable projects to support global decarbonization goals.
- Trade resilience: Enhancing supply-chain connectivity and modernizing customs processes.
Over the next three days, summit sessions will dive into targeted workshops, high-level panels and networking events designed to turn these prospects into concrete initiatives. With Europe seeking sustainable growth paths and the Chinese mainland opening new channels for cooperation, experts say the stage is set for a new era of intercontinental partnership.
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BoF deputy: Broad prospects for China–Europe economic cooperation
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