Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, December 18th
China’s policy document on EU.
(December 2018)
foreword
Today, the world is in a period of great development, great change and great adjustment. World multipolarization, economic globalization, social informationization and cultural diversity are developing in depth, and countries are increasingly interconnected and interdependent. At the same time, unstable and uncertain factors have increased in the international situation, and unilateralism, protectionism and anti-globalization have risen.
Over the past 40 years of reform and opening up, China has made great achievements in economic and social development, but China’s international status as the largest developing country in the world has not changed. Under the guidance of the Supreme Leader’s New Era Socialism with Chinese characteristics Thought, China will unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development, persist in comprehensively deepening reforms, promote the formation of a new pattern of all-round opening up, promote the construction of new international relations, promote the building of a community of human destiny, and create new opportunities and make new contributions to world peace and development.
The process of European integration is the product of European countries and people’s pursuit of peace, unity and self-improvement. As a country with the highest degree of integration and comprehensive strength in the world today, the EU is an important strategic force in the international situation. Although the development of the EU has been affected by events such as Brexit in recent years, the EU has not changed its integration direction, continued to work hard to promote reform and meet challenges, and played an important role in regional and international affairs.
China and the European Union are both important participants and shapers in the process of world multipolarization and economic globalization. They share broad common interests in safeguarding world peace and stability, promoting global prosperity and sustainable development, and promoting the progress of human civilization. They are also indispensable partners in their respective reforms and development. The EU has maintained the status of China’s largest trading partner for 14 consecutive years, and China is the EU’s second largest trading partner. Developing good relations with the EU has always been one of the priorities of China’s diplomacy.
In 2003 and 2014, the China government published two policy documents on the EU, which provided important guidance for promoting the development of China-EU relations. The year 2018 marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership and the 20th anniversary of the establishment of China-EU leaders’ meeting mechanism. The third policy document on the EU formulated by China government aims to keep pace with the times and carry forward the past, further clarify the direction, principles and concrete measures for deepening China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era, and promote greater development of China-EU relations.
first part
Guiding principles for developing China-EU relations
Since the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the European Union in 2003, the breadth and depth of bilateral relations have been continuously expanded, forming a good pattern of all-round, multi-level and wide-ranging exchanges and cooperation. In 2014, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader paid a historic visit to the EU headquarters, and reached an important consensus with EU leaders on building the four partnerships of peace, growth, reform and civilization between China and Europe, which pointed out the development direction for further deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership of mutual benefit and win-win, and defined the overall policy objectives of the China administration towards the EU for a long time. China advocates looking at and developing China-EU relations from a strategic and long-term perspective. The following principles should be adhered to in developing China-EU relations:
-Adhere to mutual respect, treat each other as equals, adhere to the one-China principle, and consolidate the most important political foundation of China-EU relations.
-Adhere to openness, inclusiveness, win-win cooperation, and strengthen the exchange of development concepts and the docking of development plans.
-Adhere to fairness and justice, help each other in the same boat, and jointly promote the improvement of the global governance system.
-Insist on dialogue among civilizations, live in harmony but differ, and promote exchanges and mutual learning between China and Europe.
China is happy to see a united, stable, open and prosperous Europe, has always supported the process of European integration, and is committed to developing relations with EU institutions, member States and other European countries in a comprehensive, balanced and mutually reinforcing way. The cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European countries is an open and transparent cross-regional cooperation based on the common interests and actual needs of China and regional countries. Support and constructive participation from the EU and other parties are welcome. China hopes that Britain will leave the EU in an orderly manner and is willing to promote the parallel development of China-EU and China-UK relations.
China will continue to strengthen high-level exchanges with the EU and EU countries, give full play to the strategic leading role of the China-EU leaders’ meeting mechanism in the development of China-EU relations, further implement the China-EU Cooperation 2020 Strategic Plan jointly formulated by the two sides in 2013, explore follow-up plans, and strengthen exchanges and dialogues among governments at all levels. Strengthen equal exchanges and mutual learning between legislatures, political parties, local governments and social organizations, deepen and expand pragmatic cooperation in various fields, carry out third-party market cooperation, and learn from each other’s strengths, benign interaction and common development in exchanges and cooperation.
The "One Belt, One Road" initiative is an important public product provided by China to the international community. It insists on joint construction and sharing, advocates openness, tolerance and transparency, follows international rules and market principles, and pursues high quality and high standards on the basis of local conditions. China welcomes the EU and European countries to actively participate in cooperation and jointly build the Belt and Road into a peaceful, prosperous, open, innovative, civilized, green and clean road.
Adhering to the commitment of respecting China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, adhering to the one-China principle with practical actions, and respecting China’s core interests and major concerns are related to the long-term stable development of China-EU relations. The European side should clearly oppose any form of "Taiwan Province independence", support the great cause of China’s peaceful reunification, and handle Taiwan-related issues carefully. Exchanges between Europe and Taiwan should be strictly restricted to unofficial and non-governmental areas, and no official contacts and exchanges of any kind are allowed, no agreements with sovereign meaning or official nature are signed, no institutions with official nature are set up, Taiwan’s participation in international organizations limited to sovereign countries is not supported, Taiwan’s weapons and equipment, materials and technology that can be used for military purposes are not sold, and any form of military exchanges and cooperation is not allowed.
The Central Government of China supports and encourages the governments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region to carry out mutually beneficial and friendly cooperation with the EU and its member States in the fields of economy, trade, culture and tourism in accordance with the principle of "one country, two systems" and the provisions of the two Basic Laws. Hong Kong and Macao are special administrative regions of China. Hong Kong and Macao affairs belong to China’s internal affairs, and the European side should not interfere.
China appreciates the position of the EU and its member states that Tibet is an inalienable part of China’s territory and does not support "Tibet independence". The European side should not allow the leader of the Dalai clique to engage in activities to split China in the EU and its member countries in any capacity and name, and should not arrange any form of contact between officials and him, or provide any support and convenience for anti-China separatist activities of "Tibet independence". The European side should also not provide any support and convenience for the "East Turkistan" forces and any anti-China separatist, violent terrorist and extreme religious activities.
China and Europe are different in history, culture, social system and development stage, but there is no fundamental strategic conflict between the two sides, and the common ground is far greater than the differences. We should persist in dialogue and non-confrontation, constantly enhance mutual understanding, understanding and trust through equal dialogue, maximize consensus, take care of each other’s legitimate concerns, and handle differences and control frictions in a constructive manner.
China is willing to continue to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with the EU at bilateral, regional and global levels, jointly advocate and practice multilateralism, safeguard the international order and system with the United Nations at the core, and work together to meet global challenges. Take a clear-cut stand against unilateralism and protectionism, promote the development of economic globalization in a more open, inclusive, inclusive, balanced and win-win direction, support the international community to jointly formulate and improve fair, just and equitable international rules and standards, and ensure that all parties participate in decision-making on an equal footing, enjoy their due rights, and assume responsibilities and obligations commensurate with the level of development.
the second part
Cooperation in the fields of political security and defense.
Make good use of the important platform of China-EU high-level strategic dialogue, deepen strategic communication and coordination, and continuously accumulate and expand strategic consensus and mutual trust.
Continue to carry out China-EU foreign policy consultations and regional affairs dialogues, and promote political solutions to international and regional hotspot issues.
Strengthen exchanges, coordination and cooperation within the framework of the United Nations, support the United Nations to play an active role, and explore joint initiatives and actions on issues of common concern and consensus between China, the European Union and member States. Jointly support the reform of the United Nations, enhance its role and improve its efficiency. Strengthen exchanges and pragmatic cooperation in the field of UN peacekeeping.
Strengthen anti-terrorism exchanges and cooperation on the basis of mutual respect and equal treatment, never engage in "double standards" on anti-terrorism issues, and promote international anti-terrorism cooperation to make new progress.
To strengthen police cooperation, China is willing to expand exchanges and cooperation with Europol and conduct joint patrols with EU member States as appropriate. Strengthen exchanges and cooperation in public legal services, extradition, criminal judicial assistance and other fields, and work together to combat transnational crimes more pragmatically and efficiently.
Strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the field of non-proliferation and export control. Work together to promote international cooperation in nuclear safety. Prevent weaponization and an arms race in outer space and safeguard peace and security in outer space. Maintain the authority and universality of multilateral disarmament mechanisms. We will jointly safeguard the authoritative position of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons as the cornerstone of the international nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament system and support the efforts to ban nuclear tests. Support the Geneva Conference on Disarmament to reach a comprehensive and balanced work plan at an early date and start substantive work.
We will continue to make good use of the mechanism of the China-Europe Network Working Group, jointly advocate the concept of a community of cyberspace destiny, promote the formulation of a code of conduct for responsible countries in cyberspace under the framework of the United Nations, promote the reform of the global Internet governance system, and establish a peaceful, secure, open, cooperative and orderly cyberspace.
Maintain high-level exchanges between defense departments, strengthen communication and promote cooperation through the security policy dialogue mechanism of defense departments, actively expand personnel training, discussion and exchange, joint training, and cooperation in non-traditional security fields such as humanitarian relief, peacekeeping and escort.
The EU and its member states should lift the ban on arms sales to China at an early date.
Deepen dialogue and cooperation under the framework of ASEM, promote positive changes in ASEM, focus on pragmatic results and play a unique role in the global governance system based on the basic principles of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, and consensus.
the third part
Cooperation in trade and investment, interconnection, finance and other fields.
Give full play to the guiding role of China-EU high-level economic and trade dialogue, deepen China-EU dialogue on macroeconomic policies and economic and trade policies, enhance the understanding and correct understanding of each other’s policies and regulations, promote docking and accommodation, tap the potential of cooperation, constructively handle differences and frictions, avoid politicizing economic and trade issues, and promote the long-term, stable, mutually beneficial and win-win development of China-EU economic and trade relations.
In a positive and pragmatic spirit, we should work together to achieve a mutually beneficial and win-win China-EU Comprehensive Agreement on Investment, start the joint feasibility study of China-EU Free Trade Area as soon as possible, and establish a good institutional framework for improving the level of China-EU economic and trade cooperation.
Promote the coordinated development of trade in goods and services. China will expand the import of high-quality goods from Europe through existing channels and new platforms such as China International Import Expo. The EU should relax the export control of high-tech products to China. The EU should strictly fulfill its WTO obligations, ensure that the relevant trade remedy legislation and practice are consistent with WTO rules, and rationally use trade remedy measures to avoid discrimination against some WTO members in law or in fact.
Maintain two-way openness and promote two-way investment. China will greatly relax market access, fully implement the pre-entry national treatment plus negative list management system, create a stable, fair, transparent, legal and predictable business environment, protect the legitimate rights and interests of foreign investment, and treat Chinese and foreign enterprises registered in China equally. It is hoped that the EU will keep the investment market open, reduce and eliminate investment barriers and discriminatory barriers, provide a fair, transparent and predictable policy environment for China enterprises to invest in Europe, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of China enterprises.
Strengthen exchanges and cooperation between China and Europe in the field of competition and jointly safeguard the market order of fair competition. China is concerned about EU laws and regulations on trade and investment, and hopes that EU legislation will conform to WTO rules, earnestly safeguard an open and fair market environment, and reduce and eliminate the doubts and worries of China enterprises. China government supports Chinese-funded enterprises in Europe to set up "European Union China Chamber of Commerce".
Promote the construction of China-EU interconnection platform, strengthen the connection between the "One Belt, One Road" initiative and the European Union’s Eurasian interconnection strategy, European investment plan, "Pan-European transportation network" and other development plans, actively play the roles of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, European Investment Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and China-EU Joint Investment Fund, implement project cooperation, and encourage EU member States to actively participate. Support the healthy development of China-Europe trains, promote the simplification of international railway combined transport procedures, reduce transit costs, and strengthen the safety guarantee of goods.
Make good use of China-EU transport cooperation mechanisms at all levels, and strengthen policy dialogue and technical standards docking and exchange. Support Chinese and European ports and shipping enterprises to actively participate in each other’s project construction, and promote all-round mutually beneficial cooperation between the two sides in the maritime and maritime fields. We will implement the consensus on cooperation between China and Europe in the aviation field and deepen exchanges and cooperation.
Give full play to the positive role of customs cooperation in promoting the smooth flow of trade, strengthen the guidance and coordination of cooperation through the China-EU Joint Customs Cooperation Committee, fully implement the China-EU Customs Agreement and other documents, promote cooperation in areas such as border enforcement of intellectual property rights, mutual recognition of "An Zhi trade" and "certified operators", trade statistics, combating fraud, solid waste supervision, entry-exit animal and plant quarantine, import and export commodity safety, food safety supervision, and actively study and develop cross-border e-commerce supervision and other new areas.
We will further strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the field of intellectual property rights between China and Europe, support intellectual property agencies of both sides to establish and improve a normalized communication mechanism, strengthen dialogue on the creation, application, protection, management and service of intellectual property rights, and jointly create a better intellectual property environment. Support the early conclusion of the China-EU agreement on geographical indications. China protects the intellectual property rights of foreign-funded enterprises in China, and hopes that the EU and its member States will strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights in China.
Deepen exchanges and cooperation in standards, metrology, certification, quality management supervision and safety inspection of special equipment, give full play to the role of China-EU standard information platform, discuss standardization issues of common concern, and provide timely and effective authoritative standard information for Chinese and European enterprises.
Make good use of China-EU financial dialogue, China-EU central bank working group dialogue and other mechanisms to maintain close communication on major international economic and financial issues. Support the expansion of two-way financial openness and promote cross-border connectivity of financial infrastructure. Promote inter-bank cooperation between financial institutions and enterprises, including cooperation with multilateral financial institutions. Maintain the stable development of the financial industry, deepen the exchange and dialogue on financial supervision between China and Europe, strengthen mutual recognition and trust in supervision, and actively solve the cross-border business demands of both banks.
We welcome financial institutions from EU countries to enter China’s financial market, and hope that the EU will support China’s financial institutions to apply for establishing institutions in Europe and relax the access channels for China’s policy-oriented financial institutions to conduct business in Europe. Support CEIBS to develop into a trading, risk management and asset allocation platform for offshore RMB-denominated financial products. Encourage EU countries to issue RMB bonds in China and offshore RMB bonds in major financial centers around the world. It is hoped that the EU will prudently introduce new regulations on the supervision of intermediate parent companies to safeguard the sound development of financial cooperation between the two sides.
Cooperate within the framework of G20, jointly support the status and role of G20 as the main forum for international economic cooperation, carry forward the spirit of partnership, support multilateralism, strengthen macroeconomic policy coordination, promote structural reform, promote the reform of the international financial system, promote the liberalization and facilitation of trade and investment, and build an open world economy.
Through the China-EU Joint Working Group on WTO Reform and other channels, strengthen communication on WTO reform, jointly safeguard the core values and basic principles of the WTO, safeguard the authority and effectiveness of the WTO, safeguard the development space of developing members, and promote the multilateral trading system to be more open, inclusive and transparent.
part four
Cooperation in scientific research and innovation, emerging industries and sustainable development.
Under the framework of the China-EU Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement, we will give full play to the role of the China-EU Science and Technology Cooperation Steering Committee, the Innovation Cooperation Dialogue and the joint funding mechanism for scientific research and innovation, agree on a roadmap for China-EU cooperation in scientific research and innovation, fully cooperate in frontier disciplines, basic scientific research and major social challenges, implement flagship projects in the fields of agriculture and biotechnology, environment, sustainable urbanization, ground transportation, safe and green aviation and healthy biotechnology, and expand into information and communication, intelligent manufacturing, population health and biotechnology.
Give full play to the role of China-EU space science and technology cooperation dialogue, promote cooperation in the fields of Earth observation, space technology, space science, space application, deep space exploration and manned space flight, explore the establishment of China-EU space policy cooperation dialogue mechanism, and carry out all-round docking.
Give full play to the role of China-EU industrial dialogue and consultation mechanism platform, strengthen policy communication on automobiles, ships, raw materials, small and medium-sized enterprises and industrial energy efficiency, promote the strategic docking of industrial development, support all sectors in Industry-University-Research to expand cooperation in the fields of intelligent manufacturing, green manufacturing, new energy and intelligent networked automobiles, new materials and high-tech ships, promote the construction of a docking and exchange platform for small and medium-sized enterprises in China and Europe, and stimulate the cooperation potential of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Support, exchange and cooperate with each other in the construction of "Digital China" and the construction of EU single digital market. Make good use of China-EU information technology, telecommunications and informatization dialogue, China-EU expert working group on digital economy and network security, deepen 5G cooperation, promote technical exchanges and standardization cooperation in the fields of digital economy, Internet of Things, Internet of Vehicles, industrial Internet, artificial intelligence and smart cities, carry out pilot demonstration projects, and promote pragmatic cooperation in industry. Jointly cope with the risks and challenges brought by new technologies.
It is noted that the EU General Data Protection Regulations put forward higher requirements for enterprises with digital services in Europe in terms of privacy protection, data security, trade and investment, and it is hoped that the implementation of the regulations will not affect the normal business exchanges between China and Europe. China is willing to continue to communicate with the European side on data protection, learn from each other, promote cooperation, jointly improve the level of personal information protection and protect the legitimate rights and interests of citizens.
Give full play to the role of dialogue mechanism between agriculture and rural areas, deepen cooperation in agricultural science and technology research and development, training young agricultural talents, animal health, rural development and other fields, steadily promote the development of agricultural products trade between China and Europe, and strengthen mutual support and cooperation in international organizations such as the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
Make good use of the China-EU water policy dialogue mechanism and China-EU water resources exchange platform, strengthen communication and deepen cooperation around rural water supply and food security, water and urbanization, river basin management planning and water and energy security, and strengthen exchanges and experience and technology sharing in the fields of water recycling and drinking water protection.
Carry out high-level forestry policy dialogue and exchanges between China and Europe, continue to strengthen exchanges and cooperation among stakeholders such as wood production, processing and consumption, jointly explore ways and means of mutual recognition of wood legality between countries, and carry out cooperation and law enforcement exchanges on the implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
We will build a "China-EU Blue Partnership", strengthen dialogue and cooperation in marine governance, blue economy, marine resources protection and sustainable utilization, marine scientific and technological innovation, polar affairs and fishery-related fields, implement pragmatic cooperation projects, and strengthen communication and coordination in the negotiation of international agreements related to the sea.
Give full play to the role of China-EU energy dialogue mechanism, actively implement the road map of China-EU energy cooperation, conduct energy policy dialogue and exchanges, and conduct in-depth cooperation in energy systems, energy efficiency, clean energy and other fields, including building power markets, improving power infrastructure, establishing a safe and efficient natural gas market, and improving the consumption of renewable energy, so as to promote energy security for both sides.
We will further promote all-round and high-level cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and continue to strengthen substantive cooperation in nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, nuclear security, nuclear safeguards, nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear technology research and development, and non-power applications of nuclear technology in medical health, environmental protection, food safety, industrial processing, and public safety.
Give full play to the mechanism of the China-EU Dialogue of Ministers of Environmental Policy, explore the establishment of a green development partnership, strengthen policy exchanges and cooperation in the fields of pollution prevention, environmental governance, biodiversity protection and green growth, and encourage enterprises of both sides to carry out cooperative research and development and business cooperation in the field of ecological environmental protection. Maintain communication and coordination on major global environmental issues and implement international environmental conventions.
Strengthen policy dialogue and pragmatic cooperation in climate change-related fields between China and Europe, strengthen cooperation in carbon emissions trading and exchanges and cooperation between the two sides in dealing with climate change and low-carbon development at the city level. Adhere to the principles and provisions of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, work together to promote the follow-up negotiations and effective implementation of the Paris Agreement, actively build and improve the global climate governance system, and jointly promote green, low-carbon and sustainable development.
Guided by the Memorandum of Understanding on Circular Economy Cooperation between China and Europe, we will strengthen cooperation in the field of circular economy and strengthen exchanges in the management system and policy tools of circular economy, investment and financing, and policy research.
Implement the Joint Declaration on China-EU Urbanization Partnership and promote the in-depth development of the partnership. Strengthen regional policy dialogue and cooperation between China and Europe, deepen regional cooperation, and support policy exchanges and cooperation related to the development of urban agglomerations, metropolitan areas and small and medium-sized cities. Deepen pragmatic cooperation between local provinces and cities in China and Europe, between cities and parks, and between cities and enterprises. We welcome all walks of life in Europe to actively participate in the construction of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei integration, Yangtze River Economic Belt, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, xiong’an new area and Hainan Pilot Free Trade Zones and Free Trade Ports.
Jointly implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, respect their respective national conditions and development paths, promote economic, social and environmental development in a balanced way, give priority to people’s livelihood undertakings such as poverty reduction, education and health, adhere to the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities", improve global development partnership, and achieve common development and prosperity.
The fifth part
Cooperation in social and humanities fields
Give full play to the coordinating role of the China-EU high-level people-to-people exchange and dialogue mechanism, and constantly explore new areas, new models and new methods of exchange and cooperation. Encourage the facilitation of personnel exchanges between China and Europe, and actively promote the realization of the second phase of the road map for dialogue between China and Europe in the field of personnel exchanges and immigration.
China-EU dialogue on employment and social security policies. Under the framework of China-EU Memorandum of Understanding on Dialogue and Cooperation in Employment and Social Affairs, we will strengthen and improve the high-level dialogue platform in the field of human resources and social security between China and Europe. Continue to carry out technical cooperation projects in the field of social security in China and Europe, promote social security and social solidarity, promote higher quality and full employment, narrow income gap, promote social integration, ensure occupational safety and health, promote decent work, meet challenges including youth employment, aging, migration and population mobility, and promote exchanges and cooperation in social welfare, social assistance, social affairs, social work and community governance.
Strengthen the dialogue and exchange of health policies between China and Europe, and carry out pragmatic cooperation in the fields of health promotion, antimicrobial resistance and medical informatization to jointly promote food safety. We will continue the China-EU dialogue on production safety and promote cooperation in emergency management, earthquake science and technology, disaster reduction and relief, and production safety.
Continue to expand the scale of exchanges between students and scholars between China and Europe, strengthen the communication and exchange of education policies between China and Europe, and explore the docking of quality standards between higher education and vocational education. Give play to the role of China-EU education policy dialogue, China-EU higher education exchange and cooperation platform, China-EU university presidents forum and other platforms to promote exchanges and cooperation in educational think tanks. Encourage Chinese and European universities to carry out high-quality cooperative education.
Jointly protect and promote cultural diversity, strengthen China-EU cultural policy dialogue, enhance the level of cultural industry cooperation, promote the establishment of long-term and stable cooperative relations between important cultural institutions of each other, and support the cultural exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and European cities with their own characteristics. Promote the establishment of cultural centers between China and EU member states. On the basis of the successful holding of "China-EU Tourism Year" in 2018, we will further develop the tourism markets of both sides and promote cooperation in the tourism industry.
Strengthen sports exchanges and cooperation between China and EU countries, and encourage each other to participate in sports competitions and international conferences organized by the other side. Take the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics as an opportunity to expand cooperation in ice and snow sports between China and Europe.
Encourage China-EU news media to carry out various forms of cooperation, welcome EU media to join the "Belt and Road" news cooperation alliance, expand China-EU cooperation in the field of news publishing, promote industry exchanges between radio and television institutions, and support film and television co-production, book translation and joint interviews. Advocate journalists to abide by professional ethics, and oppose and crack down on fake news and illegal online content. China will continue to provide convenience for journalists from EU countries in China according to laws and regulations, and hopes that the EU will play an active role in promoting the objective, fair and accurate coverage of China by the media of EU countries.
Make good use of the China-EU legal affairs dialogue platform, carry out policy exchanges and mutual learning and cooperation in the legal field, better understand their respective legal systems and promote China-EU cooperation.
Continue to carry out constructive exchanges on human rights issues on the basis of equality and mutual respect, and play a positive role in promoting the development of China-EU relations and promoting the common progress of China-EU human rights. The European side should treat the human rights situation in China objectively and fairly, and should not interfere in China’s internal affairs and judicial sovereignty in the name of human rights.
Encourage China-EU think tanks to strengthen exchanges of ideas, play an active and constructive role in promoting mutual understanding and objective understanding between the two peoples, and make suggestions and suggestions for the development of China-EU relations. China welcomes non-governmental organizations from all countries, including EU countries, to carry out activities in China according to law, supports them to play a positive role in their friendly exchanges with China, and will continue to provide necessary facilities and services.
We will build a wide-ranging and multi-level China-EU youth exchange network, and continue to hold China-EU youth policy dialogues, youth seminars, and special exchanges between China-EU youth organizations.
It is hoped that the European side will effectively protect the safety and legitimate rights and interests of China citizens in Europe. Encourage overseas Chinese in Europe to integrate into the local society, actively play the role of a bridge, and contribute to enhancing mutual understanding and promoting China-EU cooperation.
Support the Economic and Social Council of China to continue to run the China-EU Roundtable with the Economic and Social Commission of the European Union, support the cooperation between Chinese and European NGOs in accordance with laws and regulations, and play an active role in promoting civil dialogue and exchanges between China and Europe.
