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Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), attends a press conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 4, 2025. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

When asked how China believes US President Donald Trump's re-inauguration will affect China-Europe diplomatic and trade relations, Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), said China attaches high importance to relations with the EU. China and Europe are two major constructive forces for peace, a sound and stable China-EU relationship serves the fundamental and long-term interests of both sides and meets the common expectations of the international community, he said.

Lou noted that the year 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic ties. What happened over the past 50 years demonstrates time and again that between China and the EU, there is no conflict of fundamental interests or geopolitical contradictions. China and the EU can be partners that contribute to each other's success.

The economic and trade relations between China-EU is developing steadily on the whole. Economic and trade cooperation not only boosted economic growth on both sides but also contributed to stable industrial and supply chains and economic growth globally. China and Europe can complement each other's strength and achieve mutual benefit in many areas of cooperation.

Lou emphasized that China-EU relations are not targeted at any third party, nor is it subjected to or controlled by any third party. To develop China-EU relations, the key lies in having confidence and composure and not being persuaded by temporary events. China is willing to work with the European side to implement the important understandings of the leaders, enhance cooperation in various fields, including between legislatures, to jointly meet global challenges, oppose unilateralism and protectionism, move the China-EU relationship forward on an upward trajectory, and provide more stability and certainty to our world.

Global Times