Chinese President Xi Jinping doubled down on China's support for European integration during a Tuesday phone call with European Council President Antonio Costa, calling the EU a 'key partner' in shaping a multipolar world. The conversation comes as China and the EU celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations – a golden anniversary that could redefine global cooperation.
'Think of it like a collab track that just went platinum,' Xi said metaphorically, emphasizing there's 'no clash of fundamental interests' between the two powers. With China pushing high-tech innovation and sustainable development, Xi highlighted opportunities in green energy, AI, and cross-border tech partnerships that could boost both economies.
Costa responded with what diplomats are calling a 'beat drop moment,' pledging to resolve trade disagreements through dialogue. 'We’re ready to level up our cooperation game,' he said, referencing plans for cultural exchanges and youth programs to mark the diplomatic milestone.
Why it matters for Gen Z: As digital natives inherit a world shaped by these partnerships, Xi’s emphasis on 'people-to-people exchanges' could mean more study abroad programs, joint VR projects, and even K-pop meets C-pop collaborations.
Looking ahead, both leaders agreed the next 50 years need 'strategic trust' – a phrase trending on Weibo and TikTok alike as young netizens meme-ify diplomatic jargon. Will this EU-China 'friendship anthem' top the charts? The sequel drops in 2074.
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