Wang yi calls for clarity on ties between eu and china
China’s top diplomat says bloc should not vacillate with regard to its relationship with Beijing; China stands for a balanced European security architecture, he says about the Ukraine war.The European Union must not “vacillate” and needs to “clarify” its strategic relationship with Beijing, top diplomat Wang Yi said during a meeting with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
Germany, Europe’s leading economy on Thursday, announced plans to “de-risk” ties with China.
EU’s stand
Other EU leaders, weary of China’s growing assertiveness and cosy relationship with Russia, have pushed to reduce reliance on Beijing.
“The EU side should... clarify the positioning of the strategic partnership between the two sides, and promote China-EU relations to move forward,” Mr. Wang told Mr. Borrell when they met on the sidelines of Southeast Asian talks in Jakarta on Friday, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry statement.
“It should not vacillate, let alone encourage words and deeds that turn the clock back,” Mr. Wang said.
Some EU member states worry about antagonising China and starting a trade war, while others argue now is the time to act to protect the bloc’s economic security.
No conflict of interests
“There is no conflict of fundamental interests between China and the EU,” Mr. Wang said.
On Ukraine, he added: “China supports the establishment of a balanced, effective and sustainable European security architecture,” and that Beijing is “committed to promoting peace talks”.
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