EU ties key for global economy

Experts: Nation should join hands with bloc to safeguard free trade

Closer collaboration between China and the European Union is crucial to uphold multilateral collaboration frameworks and ensure global economic stability, Chinese and European commentators said.

Their comments come at a time when China is increasingly opening up its market to foreign access and championing global connectivity through the Belt and Road Initiative, despite the growing threat of unilateralism and trade protectionism.