China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for closer cooperation with the European Union as the two sides look to overcome challenges in an increasingly important relationship.
Speaking virtually at the annual Munich Security Conference, Wang was joined by former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and Germany's ex-foreign minister Sigmar Gabriel.
"China is ready to maintain and expand all-round cooperation with Europe," Wang said.
"We see Europe as a partner, not a rival," Politico cited the Chinese Foreign Minister as saying.
