Belgium seeking closer economic relations with China

Belgium is looking for closer economic ties with China given the upcoming largest-ever business mission which will visit the country as Europe and China make headway in trade relations which would include a possible investment agreement, bucking the headwinds posed by global trade uncertainties.

"Belgium really needs China to work together to promote multilateral free trade globally. For Belgium, China is a solution to assisting many economic and social problems," said Marc Vinck, the Belgian ambassador to China.

The bilateral investment treaty has made some progress and is expected to be concluded by next year, he noted.