Speech by Ambassador Fu Cong at the Farewell Reception Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends, Good evening. Thank you all for gracing my farewell reception. It is with a heavy heart that I begin my speech today. I still remember the day when I first arrived in Brussels on a wintry morning of December 2022. […]Ambassador’s Fu Cong farewell speech: Let’s Join Hands in Building Bridges of Friendship and Cooperation between China and Europe
March 28, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Speech by Ambassador Fu Cong at the Farewell Reception Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends, Good evening. Thank you all for gracing my farewell reception. It is with a heavy heart that I begin my speech today. I still remember the day when I first arrived in Brussels on a wintry morning of December 2022. […]China News: Speech by Ambassador Fu Cong at the Reception Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China
September 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Ambassador Cao Zhongming, Deputy Secretary-General Mr. Enrique Mora, Chairwoman a.i. of the Management Committee Ms. Theodora Gentzis, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends, Good evening! It is my great pleasure to get together with all of you tonight to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. On behalf of […]The Chinese Mission to the EU and Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium co-hosting a reception to celebrate the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army
July 21, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article was initially published at the website of the Chinese Mission to EU. On the night of July 19, 2023, the Chinese Mission to the European Union and Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium co-hosted a reception to celebrate the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The reception, […]Spokesperson of the Chinese Mission to the EU Speaks on a Question Concerning European Parliament’s Resolution on Hong Kong
June 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was published first at the website of the Chinese Mission to EU. Q:On June 15, the European Parliament adopted a resolution, criticizing the deterioration of fundamental freedoms, the rule of law and judicial independence in Hong Kong, calling on Chinese authorities to repeal the National Security Law, and urging the Hong Kong Government […]Tea For Harmony – Yaji Cultural Salon Launched in Brussels
May 5, 2023 by 1 Comment
On May 4, Tea For Harmony – Yaji Cultural Salon was launched at the China Cultural Center in Brussels. The event was co-organized by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Chinese Embassy in Belgium, and the Chinese Mission to the EU. Nearly 100 Chinese and foreign guests attended the event, including Fu Cong, Head of the […]Emmanuel Macron: Can a French alone rejuvenate the EU-China relations?
April 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Last week the trilateral meeting in Beijing between China’s President Xi, French President Macron and the President of the European Commission Von der Leyen was a much anticipated and needed sign of renaissance in the relations of the EU and China, two of the world’s largest economies. It is positive to see that finally sanity […]The Global Security Initiative Concept Paper
February 22, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article was originally published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China. I.Background The issue of security bears on the well-being of people of all countries, the lofty cause of world peace and development, and the future of humanity. Today, our world, our times and history are changing in ways […]If the Pelosis of this world don’t chill asap, a war between China and the US could make Ukraine look like peekaboo
August 4, 2022 by 1 Comment
So, Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House, had planned her summer break in the Indo-Pacific by stopping by traditional American friends and bases in Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea. The US press release hadn’t mentioned any other stops, which really made sense as those are the countries in the region that watch “Friends” […]Ensuring Global Food Security: What China Says and Does
July 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Hit by intense heat, it is reported that some European countries will see their soft-wheat output drop by 7%, lower than their five-year average, another bad news for the already strained global food supply. But the problem did not pop up just this summer. In recent years, the consequences of the climate crisis, compounded by […]Is China a Challenge to NATO?
July 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Chinese Mission to the EU. At the 2022 Madrid Summit, NATO adopted a new Strategic Concept, claiming that NATO member states would work together to address the systemic challenges posed by China. A look at history and reality tells us a different story. In recent years, certain […]Spokesperson of the Chinese Mission to the EU Speaks on a Question Concerning China in the European Parliament’s Report on the EU and the Security Challenges in the Indo-Pacific
June 13, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Q: On 7 June, the European Parliament at its plenary session adopted the report on the EU and the security challenges in the Indo-Pacific, claiming that China poses a threat to the EU’s interests in the region, criticizing China’s position on Ukraine, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao and Xinjiang-related issues, and calling for the EU to […]
Why doesn’t the EU notice the new double digit growth of EU-China trade?
May 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Recently the results of the EU-China trade for the first quarter of 2022 came out and scored an impressive 10.2% growth and yet the EU media and policy makers remained mute. Why is that so? Obviously, the world economy has been hit hard by an explosive mix of the war in Ukraine coupled with the […]Why China shouldn’t become Biden’s scapegoat amidst the war in Ukraine
March 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
While the entire world is shocked by the “abrupt” end of peace and prosperity in Europe which was signaled by the recent war in Ukraine, it is interesting to also observe opportunistic campaigns from the West which might further hinder stability in our world. Although sanctions are a powerful diplomacy tool and the EU and […]How much is the EU really threatened by China’s steel “overcapacity” et al.?
November 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
While the agreement between the EU and the US at the end of last month for a trade truce in steel and aluminum left a glimmer of hope for global trade normality, the 79 year old US President came to spoil the party with his uncovering statement: “These arrangements will … restrict access to our […]Why the call of Presidents Michel and Xi should help get EU-China relations back on track asap
October 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Last Friday, a much anticipated high level call call took place between EU Council’s President Charles Michel and China’s President Xi Jinping. The call came exactly one month after the European Parliament’s issued “vision” of the China-EU relations and following a year of setbacks in the EU-China relations. Overall, the leaders’ call was positive allowing […]Speech by Ambassador Zhang Ming at the Online Celebration of the 72nd Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China
October 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
On the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the Chinese Mission to the EU held online celebrations and Ambassador Zhang Ming delivered a video message. The whole text is as follows: Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends, It’s a great pleasure to get together virtually with both old and […]“Support Science, Reject Politics”, a Sting Exclusive written by China’s Ambassador to the EU
August 27, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article was published first at The European Sting and was written by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Head of Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the European Union, His Excellency Mr. Zhang Ming. The opinions expressed in this article belong to our distinguished writer. The rapid spread of Delta variant around the world […]Remarks by Ambassador Zhang Ming at a Virtual Event Marking the 100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China
July 7, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article was published in association with the Chinese Mission to EU On July 1, 2021, the Chinese Mission to the EU celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China (CPC) at a virtual event and presents to the EU the glorious history and achievements of the CPC over the […]Looking for European Youth at 2021 Youth Day “European Youth in China”: Short Video Contest Announcement
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Ambassador Zhang Ming’s speech at the European Policy Centre: China’s balanced counterargument to EU’s critics?
March 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
China’s Ambassador to the EU Mr. Zhang Ming was interviewed yesterday through Zoom by Ms. Shada Islam at the European Policy Centre on a comprehensive interview on pretty much everything, from Xinjiang and Hong Kong to the 14th Five-Year Plan, Climate Change, CAI, Two Sessions, 17+1 and COVID-19 vaccination. On Xinjiang One day before the […]Ambassador Zhang Ming Attends the EP Debate on China-EU Relations and Answers Questions
September 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with the Chinese Mission to EU On September 21, 2020, Ambassador Zhang Ming, Head of the Chinese Mission to the EU, was invited to attend the Debate on China-EU Relations hosted by the Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) of the European Parliament (EP). The meeting was presided over by David […]“China needs to convince the EU that it is worth having an investment agreement” but not the EU to convince China? China-EU Leaders’ Meeting 2020 calls for mutual “transparency, reciprocity and respect”
September 18, 2020 by 1 Comment
Last Monday, the very important China-EU Leaders’ Meeting took place through videoconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic, between China’s President Xi, the President of the EU Council Michel and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. There is no doubt that after the wide criticism regarding the EU’s mistakes during June’s China-EU […]To Fight the Pandemic, Put Trust and Cooperation Before Politics
March 26, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article was published first at The European Sting and was written by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Head of Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the European Union, His Excellency Mr. Zhang Ming. The opinions expressed in this article belong to our distinguished writer. This spring is never going to be […]“BRI cooperation is entering a new stage: we need a new and more constructive approach rather than waste time on suspicion”, China’s Ambassador to EU Zhang Ming underlines live from European Business Summit 2019 in Brussels
May 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Earlier on today, on the first day of the European Business Summit 2019, which takes place on 06-07 May in Brussels, the organiser devoted a full 4 hour session to the Belt and Road Initiative, composed by some high level discussions and panels with politicians and business leaders. The focus was on BRI’s 6 year […]A Sting Exclusive: “Digital iron curtain makes no sense in 5G era”, by China’s Ambassador to EU Mr. Zhang Ming
February 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written and published first at The European Sting by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Head of Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the European Union, Mr Zhang Ming. The opinions expressed in this article belong to the distinguished writer. Recently, 5G technology and its security have been on everyone’s lips in […]China’s Ambassador to the EU Zhang Ming wishes to Brussels a Happy 2019 Year of the Pig
January 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
It was yesterday that the Chinese Mission to EU chose to welcome Brussels to the festivities of the 2019 New Year of The Pig. The official celebration in Brussels took place at the Flagey Concert Hall with high level participants from the European institutions as well as various diplomatic missions in Brussels. The occasion was […]“An open China brings opportunities to Europe”, a Sting Exclusive by China’s Ambassador to EU
November 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Head of Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the European Union, Mr Zhang Ming, on the occasion of China International Import Expo. The opinions expressed in this article belong to the distinguished writer. Sixty years ago, the first major World […]“ASEM: Global Partners for Global Challenges”, a Sting Exclusive by China’s Ambassador to the EU
October 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Head of Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the European Union, Mr Zhang Ming. The opinions expressed in this article belong to the distinguished writer. On 18 and 19 October, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will join other leaders of ASEM […]A Sting Exclusive: “China-Africa Cooperation Sets a Fine Example of South-South Cooperation”, by China’s Ambassador to EU
September 8, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Head of Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the European Union, Mr Zhang Ming. The opinions expressed in this article belong to the distinguished writer. In the west of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s capital city, 70 Chinese nationals have been […]EU and China to do more in common if the global scene gets worse
July 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
At a time of global trade, and not only, disorder, caused mainly by the US President of ‘America first’ Donald Trump, on 16 July in Beijing Europe and China held their 20th Summit. Both are targets of American trade aggression, but it seems the European Union is not yet ready to decisively join forces with […]China-EU Summit on 16-17 July 2018: “Work together to address common challenges”, by China’s Ambassador to the EU
July 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article was written by HE Ambassador of the Chinese Mission to EU, Mr Zhang Ming in view of the upcoming China-EU Summit taking place in Beijing on 16-17 July 2018. The opinions expressed belong to the distinguished writer. The 20th China-EU Summit is scheduled to be held in Beijing. This year marks the 15th […]Work Together to Build a New Type of International Relations and a Community with a Shared Future for Humanity
May 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Head of Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the European Union, Mr Zhang Ming. The opinions expressed in this article belong to the distinguished writer. Is China’s rise peaceful? What does a rising China mean to the global […]“The Belt and Road Initiative aims to promote peace, development and stability”, Ambassador Zhang of the Chinese Mission to EU highlights from European Business Summit 2018
May 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It was yesterday, on the first day of the European Business Summit in Brussels, that the organiser hosted the much anticipated Roundtable: Visions and Actions: China-EU Dialogue on the Belt and Road Initiative. The European Sting was there to cover the most cutting-edge evolutions for this global investment strategy of China, with consequential impact to the […]
