Top European Union (EU) officials Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa are reportedly arrived in Beijing early Thursday for the 25th China-EU Summit.
In a post on X, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote that "Touch down in Beijing, as we mark 50 years of ties between Europe and China. This Summit is the opportunity to both advance and rebalance our relationship. I'm convinced there can be a mutually beneficial cooperation. One that can define the next 50 years of our relations."
As agreed between China and the EU, President of the European Council Antonio Costa and von der Leyen will visit China on Thursday. Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet with them, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday in Beijing, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
