Trips underline close ties between nations

The author is chairman of the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce.

Belgium and China have a special relationship. As the chairman of a bilateral business chamber that, proudly, has nearly 60 years of history, I have witnessed many events that illustrated the close links between the countries.

Another such occasion is happening now as Premier Li Keqiang visits my country. He will deliver speeches, witness the signing of multibillion-dollar contracts - an event I will attend - and meet European leaders before leaving for the French leg of his trip.