Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses a meeting in Beijing on October 14, 2021. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) |
Xi also said that China and the EU are two major independent forces and comprehensive strategic partners.
The same day, President Xi had a phone conversation with Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, during which President Xi suggested the two countries step up cooperation to address post-pandemic challenges for development. He laid stress on improvement of social welfare and regional development and prosperity.