Xi's visit will enhance mutual understanding and respect and promote settling disputes and expanding common ground in global issues

President Xi Jinping begins his visit to four European Union countries on Saturday, a major diplomatic action by China's new leadership to promote relations with its strategic partner.

The EU has the world's highest concentration of developed countries, with higher economic and social development levels, huge markets, abundant capital and advanced technology. The continuous development of China's economy is increasingly dependent on the EU's markets, products, technology and investment. There is no doubt that the EU has been and will continue to be an important partner of China and strengthening their friendly cooperation will definitely produce more practical win-win results for both sides.