Costa and von der Leyen said the EU and China are important economies in the world, and bilateral cooperation has an impact on global prosperity and stability.

　　Over the past 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the EU and China have witnessed increasingly close exchanges in economy, trade, culture and other fields, bringing benefits to the people of both sides, according to them.

　　Affirming the EU's commitment to developing a long-term stable partnership with China, they said the EU is willing to strengthen dialogue and communication with China, enhance mutual understanding, and properly address each other's concerns.

　　They said the EU stands ready to enhance cooperation with China in trade, investment and export control, jointly maintain the stability of industrial and supply chains, and contribute more to each other's development.

　　The EU is willing to work with China to address global challenges such as climate change and biodiversity protection, support the World Trade Organization in playing a central role in international economic and trade relations, and jointly maintain multilateralism, according to the EU leaders.

　　A joint statement on climate change by Chinese and EU leaders was issued after the summit.■

　　Chinese Premier Li Qiang co-chairs the 25th China-EU Summit with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 24, 2025. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)