Xi Jinping: China's new energy industry does not have the so-called "China's overcapacity problem"
Xinhua News Agency reported that on the morning of May 6, local time, President Xi Jinping was invited to hold a tripartite meeting with French President Macron and European Commission President Von der Leyen at the Elysee Palace in Paris.
Xi Jinping pointed out that China has always viewed China-EU relations from a strategic and long-term perspective, and regards Europe as an important direction of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics and an important partner in realizing Chinese-style modernization. He hopes that China-France relations and China-EU relations will promote each other and develop together. Today's world has entered a new period of turbulence and change. As two important forces, China and the EU should adhere to the positioning of partners, adhere to dialogue and cooperation, deepen strategic communication, enhance strategic mutual trust, build strategic consensus, carry out strategic cooperation, promote the stable and healthy development of China EU relations, and constantly make new contributions to world peace and development.
Xi Jinping emphasized that China-EU relations have strong endogenous power and broad development prospects, and they are not targeted, dependent, or subject to third parties. It is hoped that EU institutions will establish a correct understanding of China and formulate a positive policy towards China. The two sides should respect each other's core interests and major concerns and safeguard the political foundation of China-EU relations and the basic norms of international relations. The two sides should prepare for a new China-EU leaders' meeting and high-level dialogue on strategy, economy and trade, green and digital, so as to build a stable and mutual trust industrial chain and supply chain partnership. Make good use of China's visa-free policy for European countries and convenient arrangements for foreigners to come to China, encourage non-governmental and local exchanges, education and scientific research cooperation, and improve the public opinion foundation and public opinion atmosphere of China-EU relations.
Xi Jinping pointed out,China's new energy industry has developed its true skills in open competition, representing advanced production capacity, which not only enriches global supply and eases global inflationary pressures, but also makes great contributions to the global response to climate change and green transformation. No matter from the perspective of comparative advantage or global market demand, there is no so-called "China's overcapacity problem". The essence of China-EU cooperation is complementary advantages, mutual benefit and win-win results. The two sides have extensive common interests and huge space for cooperation in green and digital transformation. The two sides should properly handle economic and trade frictions through dialogue and consultation, and take care of the reasonable concerns of both sides.
Macron said that this year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between France and China, and France-China cooperation has achieved many important results. It gives me great pleasure to hold the trilateral meeting between the leaders of France and China during President Xi Jinping's third state visit to France. This is not only a continuation of the previous tripartite meetings between French and Chinese leaders, but also an urgent need to deal with various international challenges. At present, the world is facing major challenges and the international situation is at a critical turning point. France and the European Union need to strengthen cooperation with China more than ever before, which is related to the future of Europe. France hopes to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with China and enhance mutual trust and friendship between France and China and Europe and China. The European side does not agree with "decoupling", welcomes Chinese companies to invest and cooperate in Europe, and hopes to strengthen cooperation with China to jointly maintain the security and stability of the European value chain supply chain. France hopes to work closely with China to address global challenges such as climate change and marine diversity.
von der Leyen said that EU-China relations are good, and next year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the EU and China. China plays an important role in global affairs. Maintaining good relations with China is of vital importance to the EU, and will also determine whether it can better respond to global challenges such as climate change and the Ukraine crisis. The EU hopes to respect each other with China, seek common ground while reserving differences, enhance mutual trust, avoid misunderstandings, jointly safeguard the international order based on international law and promote world peace, security and prosperity.The EU appreciates China's efforts and achievements in green transformation and development, agrees with China's legitimate rights in safeguarding its own development, and hopes to continue frank dialogue and strengthen cooperation with China.
Regarding the Ukrainian crisis, Xi Jinping pointed out that China, France, and the European side all hope to cease fire as soon as possible and restore peace in Europe, and all support the political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis. We should jointly oppose the spillover and escalation of war, jointly create conditions for peace talks, and jointly safeguard international energy and food security and the stability of the industrial chain and supply chain. China is not the maker or party to the Ukrainian crisis. It has been campaigning for peace and doing its best to promote talks. China's objective and impartial position and constructive role have been widely recognized by the international community. China is willing to continue to maintain communication with relevant parties.
Regarding the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Xi Jinping emphasized that the top priority is to achieve a comprehensive ceasefire and stop the war as soon as possible. The top priority is to ensure humanitarian assistance. The fundamental way out is to implement the "two-state plan". China supports the acceptance of Palestine as a full member of the United Nations. China and the EU have many important consensuses on the Palestinian-Israeli issue. China is willing to work with the European side to support the convening of a larger, more authoritative and effective international peace conference as soon as possible, to formulate a specific timetable and road map for the implementation of the "two-state solution", and to promote an early, comprehensive, just and lasting issue of Palestine. settlement.
The three leaders believe that the tripartite meeting has enhanced mutual understanding, forged consensus on cooperation, and clarified ideas for solving problems. They are willing to continue to work together to promote the healthy and stable development of China-EU relations.
Cai Qi and Wang Yi attended the meeting.
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