Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang sent congratulatory messages to Antonio Costa on Thursday following his election as president of the European Council. The move highlights China's emphasis on strengthening ties with the EU as key global partners.
In his message, Xi emphasized that China views Europe as a 'vital player' in shaping a multipolar world and praised the EU's role in addressing global challenges. 🕊️ 'I stand ready to work with you to ensure our nations remain firm partners,' Xi said, underscoring goals to boost political trust and expand cooperation in tech, trade, and sustainability.
Premier Li Qiang echoed the sentiment, calling for 'shared efforts to foster stability and prosperity.' The dual messages signal Beijing's intent to collaborate with the EU on pressing issues like climate action and economic recovery.
Analysts say the outreach reflects China's strategy to deepen alliances amid shifting geopolitical dynamics. With Costa set to begin his term in December, all eyes are on how this diplomatic goodwill will translate into policy wins.
