On Tuesday, China welcomed the upcoming visit of the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, who will arrive in Beijing for talks.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian stated: "China highly values the role of the European Commission in developing China-Europe relations and looks forward to presenting the presidency von der Leyen."
It is expected that she will discuss with Chinese leaders various topics, including trade, investment, and cooperation in addressing climate change.
