Multilateralism stressed with European leaders

Premier Li Keqiang, European Council President Donald Tusk and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker co-chaired the 20th China-EU leaders' meeting in Beijing on July 16.

Premier Li said China-EU relations have come to an important stage. China steadfastly supports European integration and hopes to see a united, stable and advancing EU.

China is willing to enhance strategic communication with the EU, deepen pragmatic cooperation and push forward the comprehensive strategic partnership, the Premier said.

President Xi Jinping will meet with Tusk and Juncker to exchange opinions over the development of China-EU ties, he added.

The two sides agreed that facing a complicated international situation, especially rising unilateralism and protectionism, China and the EU — being two major forces and economies in the world — should work together to maintain the rules-based international order. They should promote multilateralism, support free trade, and promote global peace, stability and development.