Premier Wen Jiabao's European tour will play an important role in building trust in the continent toward China, said a European lawmaker.Special
Europe will continue to be given top priority by Chinese exporters, but they are "much less confident" about selling products to developed customers such as North America, Japan and South Korea.
China's efforts to improve its achievements in science is propelling other nations to further enhance their scientific ties with the nation.
China plans to hold unprecedented government talks with Germany, in which more than 20 ministers from both sides will take part, when Premier Wen Jiabao visits Beijing's largest trading partner in the eurozone later this month.
The relationship between China and Europe is still undermined by a lack of trust between both sides, according to a leading figure in fostering Sino-European links who has been making efforts to bridge that gap.
Premier's trip 'shows country's determination' to better ties.
A survey showed that European companies in China saw significant increases in revenue and net profit in 2010, and European companies have reaffirmed their commitment to continue developing in the Chinese market.
Scholar offers tips for major firms in China
Visiting European Council President Herman Van Rompuy said on Tuesday that the European Union should deepen its partnership with China, especially in trade and people-to-people exchanges.
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met here Tuesday with visiting European Council President Herman Van Rompuy, pledging to further bilateral ties as "two major forces in advocating peace and development in the world."