China-EU economic and trade cooperation enrich each other with strategic significance

Over the past 50 years, China and the EU have developed into vital economic partners, achieving remarkable progress in bilateral trade and economic relations. China was the 3rd largest market for EU exports and the largest source for EU imports in 2024, with two-way goods trade reaching $785.8 billion. 

The investment flows between China and the EU have continued to grow, with Chinese accumulated investment in EU countries totaling 185 billion euros, and the EU's accumulated investment in China reaching 184 billion euros, according to the European Commission. Notably, mutual investments have expanded from traditional manufacturing to high tech and emerging sectors, particularly in new energy vehicle, digital economy and green technologies. 

China and the EU together contribute about one-third of global GDP. The scale of their cooperation has taken on great strategic significance and global influence. A stable China-EU relationship would further enrich each other. Tap to watch the full story!