US EditionChina-EU Relations at 50
CHINA AND THE EUROPEAN UNION, JUL 23 – Bilateral trade between China and the EU surged from $2.4 billion in 1975 to $785.8 billion in 2024, highlighting mutual benefits and cooperation amid global challenges.
- China and the European Union mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in 2025, celebrating ongoing cooperation and development.
- This milestone reflects decades of stable growth driven by expanding trade, investment, and shared commitments to global challenges despite complex international conditions.
- Key collaborative achievements include China-EU trade growing from $2.4 billion to $780 billion, over 2,800 Chinese businesses in the EU, green energy projects, and deepening digital and scientific cooperation.
- German automobile companies generate more than 30% of their worldwide sales from China, with their profits there reaching levels up to 30 times higher than in their home markets, while the China-Europe Railway Express has completed more than 110,000 journeys, moving merchandise valued at over $450 billion.
- These accomplishments underscore China-EU ties as a strategic pillar supporting nearly two billion people, promoting mutual progress, economic transformation, and setting direction for future partnership.
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