At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held on April 6, 2023, a reporter asked a question about the recent visits of Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez and French President Macron to China. Some commentators believe that the recent frequent high-level exchanges between China and Europe indicate that China-EU relations are ushering in a warm spring. What is China's comment on this and what expectations do you have for the next development of China-EU relations?

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said that recent visits by European leaders to China have yielded fruitful results. President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister Sanchez, and will have an in-depth exchange of views with President Macron and President Ursula von der Leyen, providing strategic guidance for the next step in the development of China-Spain, China-France, and China-EU relations.

Mao Ning said that almost every week China and European countries hold political consultations with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing to prepare for frequent high-level interactions between China and Europe in the next stage. Dozens of European business leaders attended this year's China High-Level Development Forum, expressing their confidence and expectations for investing in China.

Mao Ning said that the plan for a year lies in spring, which is full of vitality. China-EU exchanges in various fields have been quickly restarted and are being rolled out in an all-round way. The recent intense exchanges between China and the EU fully demonstrate that although there are some differences between the two sides, there is a strong desire for communication and exchanges and extensive and profound common interests.

Mao Ning said that 2023 is the 20th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the EU. As the world's two major forces, two major markets, and two major civilizations, we are willing to work with the EU to promote China-EU exchanges and cooperation, and to increase trust and dispel doubts in exchanges and cooperation. , Narrow differences, and continue to inject certainty and positive energy into the turbulent world with the stable development of China-EU relations.Editor/Ma Xue