Senior Chinese official Wang Yi emphasized the need for a 'positive and pragmatic' EU policy toward China during a high-level phone call with Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic advisor to France's president. The dialogue comes as global tensions rise, with both nations highlighting shared goals of peace and multilateralism. 🕊️
Wang, a top figure in the Communist Party of China's foreign affairs leadership, stressed that China and France oppose bloc confrontation and aim to lead global efforts on challenges like climate change and AI development. 🔥🤖 'The world expects our countries to unite on issues shaping humanity's future,' he stated.
Bonne reaffirmed France's commitment to avoiding Cold War-style divisions, proposing stepped-up cooperation during 2024's 60th anniversary of Sino-French diplomatic ties. Plans include boosting farm-to-table trade 🥖➡️🥢 and tackling hot-button issues like the Ukraine conflict and Middle East tensions through joint diplomacy.
Key projects on the table:
🌱 Expanding climate crisis coordination
💡 Joint AI governance frameworks
🚜 Streamlining agricultural imports/exports
Analysts see this as a strategic move to stabilize EU-China relations amid shifting global alliances. As Wang noted: 'When major powers collaborate, we light the path—not just for ourselves, but for all.' 💡🌍
