50 years ago, on May 6, 1975, China and the European Economic Community (EEC) established diplomatic relations, a moment that became an important milestone in global diplomatic history and instrumental in China’s opening to the world. Over the past five decades, China-EU relations have gradually become a cornerstone of international relations and exercised a profound influence over world politics, security, trade, investment, technological innovation, and the environment. Faced with an increasingly fragmented world marked by geopolitical conflict, economic isolationism and the resulting decoupling and breaking of chains of trade, investment and technology transfer, a constructive and effective relationship between China and the EU is more vital than ever. Can the two powers leverage their shared common interests and responsibilities to address global challenges, promoting peace and prosperity and bringing more stability to an increasingly tumultuous world?

Join us for a CEIBS Executive Forum on March 20, 2025, with Mr. Laurent Favre, CEO and Member of the Board of Directors of OPmobility, who will give a keynote speech on the theme of “Chinese Automotive Industry: Opportunities and Challenges in Going Overseas”.

This year, China and the EU mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. They celebrate this historic milestone amidst a rapidly changing global landscape and a complex international climate in terms of business, trade and geopolitics.