Let's build bridges between China and Europe

The European Union is China's biggest trading partner while China is the EU's second-largest trading partner. Landmark Chinese bridges, such as those in the ancient city of Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, better symbolize the current state of relationships between China and the EU and other trading partners.

Information and communications technology is one of the most dynamic sectors in China's economic boom and is likely the best example of China's integration into the world economy. The internet, trade and bridges are bridge-builders. And Wuzhen is the perfect symbol of bridges. As such, the World Internet Conference could not have been hosted by a more emblematic city.

In its resolution adopted on Sept 12, the European Parliament (of which I was a member until Sept 1) called for a cooperative approach and a constructive attitude to exploit the great potential of EU-China trade, urging the European Commission to intensify cooperation dialogue with China for the mutual benefit of all companies in China and the EU.