Chinese President Xi Jinping left Beijing on Sunday morning for state visits to France, Serbia and Hungary. The China-Europe relationship is of great strategic significance. In this regard, China News Network talked with Erik Solheim, former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations.
According to Solheim, both Europe and China need to find ways that is more beneficial for both sides, especially in sectors of electric vehicles, solar panels, and windmills. In addition, both sides should work together to find ways to settle the Ukraine crisis and Gaza conflict, Solheim notes.
In conclusion, Solheim speaks highly of the contribution the Belt and Road Initiative made to Europe’s development with the example of Port of Piraeus in Greece and the Budapest–Belgrade railway.
