China and the EU are doubling down on cooperation as Premier Li Qiang calls for “concrete actions” to strengthen their partnership during a high-stakes meeting in New York. Here’s the tea. ☕
Speaking with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Premier Li highlighted the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the EU, framing it as a milestone for “strategic guidance” and shared goals. The two sides recently co-chaired the 25th China-EU Summit, which Li said delivered “positive outcomes”—think trade deals, climate pledges, and tech collaboration. 🌱💻
Li emphasized mutual trust, urging the EU to keep markets open and avoid “politicizing” economic issues (read: no drama over tariffs or security overreach). “Honor commitments, play fair, and let’s focus on common ground,” he said, nodding to WTO rules. Meanwhile, von der Leyen praised China’s climate leadership and vowed to deepen cooperation on green transitions. 🌿⚡
Why it matters? With global instability rising, both sides want to flex their influence as “major forces” shaping the world order. From green tech to development aid, this partnership could redefine how superpowers tackle 21st-century challenges. 🚀
