China and EU should strive for dynamic equilibrium through shared development

President Xi Jinping met with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Beijing on Thursday. The meeting underscored that with mutual respect and constructive dialogue, the two sides can deepen cooperation and properly handle their differences, advancing shared interests while contributing to global stability.

Von der Leyen might be correct, to some extent, in saying that relations between the two sides have reached "an inflection point", but whether the relations will fare well in the future depends on whether the EU is willing to meet China halfway — working together to keep the relationship on the right course and standing on the right side of history.

President Xi put forward a three-point proposal to ensure that bilateral ties develop in a way that not only serves the common interests of both sides but also contributes to global peace and stability. That the EU side affirmed the vital importance of the proposal clearly indicates the common understanding of the two sides on the importance of their relationship, as well as how to enhance it by deepening cooperation and properly managing differences.