Let me give you a few examples of how the EU has developed over the last two decades.
The EU is a single and dynamic market of half a billion people, using the euro – one of the world’s two most important currencies.
The EU is a credible partner willing to share the burden of leadership, while welcoming new partners to the table.
The EU is a growing peace and security actor, with nearly 100,000 peacekeepers, police and combat troops deployed. We have sent troops, police, magistrates and other staff to more than 15 trouble spots, including in the Balkans, Moldova, Afghanistan, the Palestinian territories, Central Africa, Aceh and Georgia.
The EU is the world’s largest development aid donor, delivering over 60% of international assistance.
During the same period, the world has witnessed China’s spectacular development. Hundreds of millions have been lifted from the infernal cycle of poverty and underdevelopment, and today China can look to her future with confidence and pride.
Since its beginnings, the EU has actively supported China’s opening up and reform policy. We have opened European markets and our companies helped your economic revitalization and employment in China, as well as by transferring technology and know-how through our investments. We have an active and vibrant European business community in China.
We have developed cooperation in all fields: from scientific research to education, from energy to the environment, from transportation to tourism, and in many other areas. We have supported China’s accession to the WTO and have welcomed China’s increasingly important role in various international organizations. In other words, we have demonstrated through our policies and actions, our interest in and support for your stability, prosperity and success. We will continue to engage in China’s development, just as we wish for China itself to become more and more engaged in global affairs, in a way that reflects China’s growing global position.
Our bilateral dialogue on human rights serves the same purpose. In this important year when we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it is imperative to redouble our efforts in ensuring that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Human rights are universal; they belong to each and every individual around the world. I hope you – the people of the great nation of China – will join us in celebrating the 60th anniversary and contribute to the spreading and consolidation of human rights.
The trend towards a more multi-lateral world is getting clearer. It is positive that other nations are ready and willing to take on global responsibilities.
The case for increased cooperation between China and EU is stronger than ever. Together, the EU and China can contribute to solving the problems the world is facing.
Relations between China and the EU are good and dynamic. Together, we have developed a strategic partnership in which we cooperate on numerous issues. We are currently elaborating a partnership and cooperation agreement, to better reflect how our relations have developed and to boost those relations for the future.
People-to-people exchanges have increased. Our bilateral trade has grown. Today China is the most important source of imports for the EU, and the EU is China’s largest trading partner. Our political, economic and people-to-people contacts have increased exponentially over the last decade.
The people of Europe were quick to respond to the devastating earthquake in Sichuan. Many citizens as well as European governments offered help and financial contributions. This Sunday we will hold a conference in Chengdu together with our Chinese partners on how to advance reconstruction and attract investment in that area.
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