Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday it is necessary for China and the European Union (EU) to strengthen strategic communication, and jointly promote the healthy and stable development of China-EU relations, which is in the interests of both sides. He made the remarks in a phone conversation with European Council President Charles Michel.

In a separate phone call with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Xi said that China and Singapore should work jointly to address the new task of post-pandemic development.