It should not cave in to the pressure from the United States, which wants it to follow its lead on issues such as 5G.

As long as the two partners continue to deepen mutual understanding, strengthen communication and meet each other half way, bilateral cooperation will have broad prospects. Apart from quickening their steps in reaching a bilateral investment agreement, Beijing and Brussels can also expand the scope of their cooperation by aligning the Belt and Road Initiative and the EU strategy for Eurasian connectivity.

On the international level, the two sides can jointly work for the comprehensive and effective implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate change and push forward WTO reform in a direction that benefits all parties.

By strengthening their communication, coordination and cooperation, China and the EU will not only ensure the stable development of their own partnership, they can also bring more stability, certainty and positive energy to the world.