Summit a key moment for China-EU ties

Meeting seen as opportunity to further strengthen strategic communication

Marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties, the 25th China-EU Summit, to be held on Thursday in Beijing, will offer a critical opportunity to deepen strategic communication, promote win-win cooperation and provide certainty and stability in a turbulent world, officials and analysts said.

President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will visit China on Thursday and meet with President Xi Jinping.

Premier Li Qiang will co-chair the summit with the European Union leaders on the same day.