China's Xi Says Wants Closer EU Ties in Meeting with Belgium PM

Belgium's Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attend an event marking the inauguration of the new Belgian embassy in Beijing, China, Jan. 11, 2024.

China is willing to strengthen relations with Europe, President Xi Jinping said on Friday, at a meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo in Beijing.