High-level diplomacy blooms as Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo visits China for the first time since taking office – a move experts say could supercharge cooperation between Beijing and Brussels while stabilizing broader EU relations.
From Diamonds to Tech: A 50-Year Success Story
Since establishing diplomatic ties in 1971, this unlikely duo (population: 1.4 billion vs. 11.7 million) has become a blueprint for North-South cooperation. Remember when China's 1978 reform era began? Belgium was among the first European nations to jumpstart tech transfers and investments.
By the Numbers: Trade on Steroids
Bilateral trade hit $40.6B in 2023 (Jan-Nov) – that's a 49% jump from 2014! Belgium's now China's #7 EU trading partner, with 1,300+ investment projects in China. Chemistry giants like Solvay ride the China growth wave through advanced materials and green tech collaborations.
Why This Matters for Europe
Analysts call Belgium the \"EU's laboratory\" – its multilingual workforce and Brussels-based EU institutions make it a perfect testing ground for new China-EU initiatives. Think: sustainable development, AI ethics, and supply chain resilience.
As PM De Croo explores China's innovation hubs, one thing's clear: This partnership could be the bridgebuilder the world needs right now.
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High-level diplomacy blooms as Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo visits China for the first time since taking office – a move experts say could supercharge cooperation between Beijing and Brussels while stabilizing broader EU relations.
Bilateral trade hit $40.6B in 2023 (Jan-Nov) – that's a 49% jump from 2014! Belgium's now China's #7 EU trading partner, with 1,300+ investment projects in China. Chemistry giants like Solvay ride the China growth wave through advanced materials and green tech collaborations.
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