China and the European Union share a vast potential for cooperation thanks to their complementary economies, while resolving differences through dialogue serves the best interests of both sides, a number of experts said on Thursday.
The remarks were made at a seminar hosted by the Institute of European Studies at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation in Beijing.
"The industrial chains of China and the EU are highly aligned, their technologies strongly complementary and their markets deeply shared," said Guo Zhihui, vice-president of the academy.
"The two sides have formed an intertwined community of shared interests."
In recent years, Chinese companies have significantly increased R&D investments in Europe, particularly in renewable energy, artificial intelligence and robotics, Guo said. At the same time, European firms are leveraging China's innovation ecosystem and supply chain advantages to optimize their global operations, she added.
