Li calls for two-way opening-up with EU

Premier, Belgian counterpart speak before meeting with European leaders

China is glad to see a united and prosperous Europe and hopes to expand two-way opening-up while safeguarding free trade, Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday in Brussels.

Li made the statement when meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel in the capital of the European Union member country before he attended the 21st China-EU leaders' meeting with European Council President Donald Tusk and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.