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Beijing Invites EU Parliament: A New Era of Collaboration

5/2/2025

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Beijing has extended an invitation to European Parliament members, highlighting the need for collaboration. Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun pointed to the lifting of sanctions on five EU lawmakers as a sign of improving China-EU relations. He called for increased exchanges to build mutual understanding, especially in light of rising tensions with the U.S.

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Beijing has extended an invitation to European Parliament members, highlighting the need for collaboration. Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun pointed to the lifting of sanctions on five EU lawmakers as a sign of improving China-EU relations. He called for increased exchanges to build mutual understanding, especially in light of rising tensions with the U.S.