Beijing:
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday told French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel he hoped China and Europe would expand cooperation to improved respond to worldwide challenges, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
In a 3-way video contact, Xi also expressed the hope that Europeans can play a more active function in international affairs, reach strategic independence and present a fair, transparent and unbiased atmosphere for Chinese organizations, CCTV stated.
Merkel’s workplace confirmed that the 3 leaders exchanged views on European Union-China relations.
“They also discussed international trade, climate protection and biodiversity,” her workplace added in a statement.
“The conversation also revolved around cooperation in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, global vaccine supply, and international and regional issues.”
In May, the European Parliament halted ratification of a new investment pact with China till Beijing lifts sanctions on EU politicians, deepening a dispute in Sino-European relations and denying EU organizations higher access to China.
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