PARIS, May 7 – Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a trilateral meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Monday.
During the meeting, Xi expressed hope that the EU institutions will develop the right perception of China and adopt a positive China policy.
The China-EU relationship does not target any third party, nor should it be dependent on or dictated by any third party, he said.
Xi pointed out that China’s new energy industry has made real progress in open competition and represents advanced production capacity.
“It not only increases global supply and alleviates the pressure of global inflation, but also contributes significantly to global climate response and green transition. The so-called problem of China’s overcapacity does not exist either from the perspective of comparative advantage or in light of global demand,” he said.
During the meeting, Macron noted that now more than ever, France and the EU need to strengthen cooperation with China, as this bears on the future of Europe.
France hopes to enhance dialogue and cooperation with China, and strengthen mutual trust and friendship between France and China and also between the EU and China, he said.
President von der Leyen noted that the EU and China enjoy a sound relationship and will mark the 50th anniversary of their relations next year.
On the Ukraine crisis, Xi pointed out that China, France and the EU need to jointly oppose spillover and escalation of the fighting, create conditions for peace talks, safeguard international energy and food security, and keep industrial and supply chains stable, he said.
“China did not create the Ukraine crisis, nor is it a party to it. All along, China has been working vigorously to facilitate talks for peace. China’s objective and just position and its constructive role have been widely recognized by the international community. China is ready to stay in communication with relevant parties,” he added.
On the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, he stressed that the pressing task is to realize a comprehensive ceasefire as quickly as possible; the key priority is to ensure humanitarian assistance; and the fundamental way out is to implement the two-State solution.
“China supports Palestine’s full membership in the United Nations,” Xi said.
