In a vibrant meeting in Brussels, Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever sat down with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to chart a fresh path for China-Belgium relations. The prime minister noted Belgium's historic role as a gateway in EU-China ties and praised the Chinese mainland's development achievements.
Amid today's complex geopolitics, De Wever called for deeper exchanges and enhanced mutual trust. "Different perspectives need not be a barrier," he said, reflecting on his many visits to the Chinese mainland.
Wang, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, welcomed Belgium's rational and pragmatic approach and underscored the country's unique position as an EU founder and home to its headquarters. He reaffirmed China's commitment to high-quality development and high-level opening up.
Economic cooperation topped the agenda: Wang invited more Belgian companies to explore opportunities in China, while urging Belgium to ensure a fair, safe, and predictable environment for businesses from the Chinese mainland.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the EU—a milestone that both leaders believe will energize collaborations on multilateralism, sustainable innovation, and global stability as they prepare for the upcoming China-EU leaders' meeting.
As both sides look ahead, young global citizens, entrepreneurs, and changemakers will be watching how this partnership evolves in an increasingly interconnected world.
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Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever meets with Chinese FM Wang Yi
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