EU's stance on investment strategies is wrong - China FM - Breaking The News

EU's stance on investment strategies is wrong - China FM

2 December

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China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin (pictured) criticized on Thursday the European Union's stance on Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, adding that different investment strategies should "advocate inclusiveness and coordination."

During a regular press conference, Wenbin welcomed the bloc's Global Gateway plan, stressing that all initiatives aimed at helping the developing countries can be viewed as a positive development.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised the EU's strategy the day before and described it as "a true alternative" to China's strategic plan to invest.

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