In Beijing this Tuesday, the Chinese premier Li Qiang met the Portuguese prime minister Luis Montenegro to mark 20 years of their comprehensive strategic partnership 🎉. With fresh energy, both sides vowed to level up cooperation and safeguard free trade in a world facing rising protectionism.
Li highlighted new growth drivers like the digital economy—think AI startups and fintech—and the green economy, from solar power to eco-friendly gadgets 🌱💡. He emphasised joint efforts on the Belt and Road, third-party markets, and importing more top-notch Portuguese food and wine 🍷🥖, while inviting Chinese firms to explore Portugal’s vibrant business scene.
On the cultural front, the duo plans to boost student exchanges, digital education programs, and youth engagement projects across both countries—perfect for Gen Z eager to study or work abroad 📚✈️. They also want to unleash tourism vibes between Lisbon’s pastelaria streets and Shanghai’s skyline 🕌🏙️.
Montenegro echoed the spirit of collaboration, eyeing sci-tech innovation, maritime affairs, and sports as new hotspots for partnership. He called on the EU to stay pragmatic towards China and unite against protectionist trends 🌍✨.
As global players in a fast-changing world, China and Portugal are sending a clear message: open trade and shared growth help everyone win 👏🌏.
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China, Portugal pledge to enhance cooperation, safeguard free trade
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