Joint efforts of China, EU needed to fight unilateralism
2018-05-18 09:45:33 source：Global Times
May 17, 2018
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday in Paris, the first stop of his ongoing European tour. He will also visit Spain and Portugal in coming days. On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership, Wang's trip will launch a period of frequent interactions between the two sides. Meanwhile, recent moves from the US also provide China and the European Union with another reason to collaborate.
One day before Wang's visit, European Council President Donald Tusk blasted US President Donald Trump saying, "Thanks to him we got rid of all illusions. We realize that if you need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of your arm."
He said this after Washington announced it was prepared to impose sanctions on European companies for doing business with Iran following the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.
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