Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Sunday that China is committed to advancing China-Eureopan Union (EU) relations which is not an expediency but a long-term strategic policy.
Leaders from the 27 European Union (EU) Member States and 16 Asian countries, including China, along with the European Commission and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat, will hold their 8th ASEM meeting on October 4 and 5 to discuss common issues under the new motto "Quality of life."
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The 8th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit, to be held in Brussels, Belgium, on Monday and Tuesday, is the first of the biennial gatherings since the Lisbon Treaty came into force in December 2009.
The rising economic strength of China, India and other emerging economies is not a threat but "good news" for the world, a senior French diplomat has said.
Chinese companies are increasingly looking toward Europe to extend their business operations.
Chinese tourists are becoming new favorites in Greece as the country recovers from the debt crisis.
Premier Wen Jiabao said on Sunday that China will work closely with the European Union (EU) as well as directly with Greece to tide over the once-in-a-century financial crisis. Full Coverage
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Saturday made a five-point proposal on boosting ties with Greece during talks with his Greek counterpart George Papandreou, stressing that China is willing to work with the European country to combat the lingering financial crisis.
Visiting Premier Wen Jiabao said on Saturday that China has been holding Greek government bonds and will buy new ones to help the country recover from the financial crisis.
Greece will regain its economic momentum by offering investment projects with an "open agenda", encompassing the sale of assets, ranging from airlines to hotels, to China and other countries, its cabinet ministers said.
Premier Wen Jiabao will begin his tour to four European countries on Saturday to further enhance economic ties with the European Union.
Greece aims to woo foreign investment