French President Emmanuel Macron’s call for a cooperative economic framework between the European Union and China in a Financial Times op-ed article published on Tuesday should be viewed in light of his recent productive visit to China, and seen as an appeal for constructive dialogue and a rallying cry for joint actions to achieve the goal.

As Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said, deepening strategic communication and practical cooperation between China and the EU can lead to a more stable and prosperous global landscape, benefiting both regions and reinforcing multilateralism.

Although Macron noted that the current trade surplus of 300 billion euros ($352 billion) is in China’s favor, he emphasized that the EU imposing tariffs and quotas on Chinese imports would be an “uncooperative answer” and could lead to a damaging trade dispute.

He outlined a vision of mutual cooperation, particularly in the realms of clean energy and services, advocating a collaborative framework that leverages the strengths of both economies. Acknowledging the complexity of the trade........

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