Update: 4:18PM THE high representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and the European Commission has adopted a joint communication that maps out the European Union’s relationship with China for the next five years.
In a press statement, High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini stated that the joint communication identifies major opportunities for the EU’s relationship with China.
“In particular with the aim of creating jobs and growth in Europe as well as vigorously promoting a greater opening up of the Chinese market to European business.”
The joint communication also highlights opportunities for closer cooperation and partnership between the EU and China in the fields of foreign and security policy.
