Xi stresses key role of ties with EU

President calls for correct perception of each other

President Xi Jinping emphasized on Thursday the "strategic importance" of relations between China and the European Union for global peace, stability and prosperity, and called on both sides to strengthen strategic communication, enhance understanding and manage differences through constructive dialogue.

Xi made the remarks during a meeting in Beijing with President of the European Council Charles Michel and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, both of whom are in Beijing for the 24th China-EU Summit, which was held on Thursday.

He underlined the need for both sides to have a correct perception of each other, enhance mutual trust, and honor commitments in developing China-EU relations.