On 13 November 2025, the Chinese Mission to the EU, Friends of Europe, and the China Public Diplomacy Association jointly hosted the 13th China-Europe Forum in Brussels. Ambassador Cai Run, Head of the Chinese Mission to the EU, Bruno Angelet, Ambassador of Belgium to China, and Liu Biwei, Vice President of the China Public Diplomacy Association, attended and addressed the event. Under the theme “Strengthening Cooperation: China-EU Relations as a Source of Stability and Certainty”, the forum focused on dialogue and cooperation between China and the EU. Nearly 500 participants joined both online and in person, including representatives from Chinese and European political, business, academic, and media circles, as well as diplomats accredited to the EU.

In his address, Ambassador Cai Run noted that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. It is also the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-EU diplomatic ties. At such a significant juncture where we build on the past achievements and look into the future, the development of China-EU relations carries greater strategic significance and global impact. Ambassador Cai underscored the need for both sides to take the important consensus reached by their leaders as guidance and keep China-EU relations stay on the right course; respect each other’s core interests and major concerns; properly manage economic and trade differences and frictions; and jointly practice multilateralism, so as to promote the healthy and steady development of China-EU relations. He also briefed participants on the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and the Global Governance Initiative.

Chinese scholars at the forum noted that China and the EU need to uphold their partnership, deepen mutual understanding and trust, and strengthen cooperation across all sectors. European participants said that the EU and China need to expand areas of converging interests and broaden cooperation in fields such as the green transition and artificial intelligence, and jointly address global challenges.

The forum featured an open and friendly atmosphere, with participants from both sides actively raising questions and engaging in lively exchanges, further enhancing mutual understanding and friendship.