Wu's adieu leaves trade relations in good shape

Former Chinese ambassador to EU looks back on two fulfilling years

As Wu Hailong, the Chinese ambassador to the European Union, was preparing to leave Brussels last week to start a new chapter of his diplomatic life in Geneva, the veteran diplomat says two recent developments had made him more confident about future relations between China and Europe.

First, following the 10th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership in 2013, both sides are to accelerate cooperation to boost bilateral relations in the coming decade.