Opportunities in Crisis

Despite COVID-19, China became the EU’s largest trading partner last year, overtaking the U.S., according to Eurostat data. They also concluded negotiations on a comprehensive agreement on investment that will cement their cooperation. Zhang Ming, head of the Chinese Mission to the EU, talked about the opportunities and challenges facing this partnership to Beijing Review reporter Wei Hongchen. The following is an edited excerpt:

Beijing Review: What led to the consolidation of ties in a year of global pandemic and other uncertainties?

Both China and the EU have major common interests, share common responsibilities in supporting multilateralism and are committed to maintaining world peace and prosperity, boosting globalization and improving global governance. Also China