Emergence of China must be consider as opportunity, says Jose Borroso
20 Jul '05
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As long as the EU and China continue to have dialogue and consultation based on the principles of mutual understanding and mutual benefit, disputes between the two would be solved properly, he said.
Referring to China's market economy status, Barroso said the EU recognizes China's economic achievements and the changes in the country's economic sector. But he noted that the two still have a great deal of technical work to do before EU recognizes China's full market economy status.
Meanwhile, the EU official also urged China to pay more attention to the protection of its traditional culture and environment to maintain a long-term and steady development.
Barroso arrived in Shanghai Saturday morning from Beijing where he had met with Chinese President Hu Jintao and held talks with Premier Wen Jiabao.
It is Barroso's first visit to China as President of EU Commission. While in Beijing, Barroso met Chinese President Hu Jintao and held talks with Premier Wen Jiabao.