Xi's historic role in bringing China-EU closer

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) holds talks with visiting German President Joachim Gauck at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on March 21, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

Strengthening cooperation under both sides' development mechanisms

By integrating China's Belt and Road Initiative with development strategies raised by EU countries, China and EU could be mutually beneficial.

Last March, President Xi called for more connection between China and European countries' development plans during his talk with German counterpart Joachim Gauck in Beijing.

China and EU can deepen practical cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative, as it will link the Asia-Pacific and European economic circles and help tap into the enormous potential of the Asian and European markets, according to Xi.

The two sides will also enhance capacity cooperation and China-CEEC (Central and Eastern European countries) collaboration.