EU can be more valuable partner

During President Xi Jinping's visit to Europe this week, China and Hungary elevated their bilateral ties to an "All-Weather Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the New Era", while Serbia became the first European country to affirm that it would build a community with a shared future with China, marking an era of advancement from the comprehensive strategic partnership established eight years ago between China and Serbia. The significance of the relationships between Central and Eastern European countries and China has been increasingly underscored.

China's relationships with Central and Eastern European countries can foster the development of the region and help bridge the gaps within Europe, ultimately benefiting the continent as a whole.

It is imperative, therefore, for other Western European countries to emulate France's example and enhance China-EU relations. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of China-France diplomatic ties. And during Xi's visit to France, the two sides released four joint declarations and signed 18 cooperation agreements.