Search is on for new investments

Beijing and Brussels should find new ways to cooperate on boosting investment, a subject that has topped their joint agenda, said the vice-president of the European Commission.

Jyrki Katainen, who is also commissioner for jobs, growth, investment and competitiveness, made the comment before joining Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's meeting with his Brussels counterparts.

"It is good to have a summit here in Europe, because we are very keen on deepening cooperation in many fields with China, especially regarding the economy," Katainen told China Daily.