Forum highlights ties with Europe

Chinese and European Union officials and experts are pushing for further cooperation at a time when China marks its 40th anniversary of reform and opening-up.

This year also marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership.

Wang Xiaohui, executive deputy head of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, described the China-EU relationship as "one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world".