Beijing: Xi, Merkel and EU leaders' summit reflects multilateralism
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Beijing said Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming virtual meeting with leaders from Germany and the European Union on September 14 is a sign of the two sides' commitment to reviving a global economy battered by COVID-19. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian made the remarks Thursday at a news conference. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and the EU.