Following the 4th EU-China Environment Policy Dialogue in Brussels, Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik concluded:
"Our fruitful discussions today show that there is increasing convergence between EU and China when it comes to environmental protection…”
China and the EU, as two pillars of world's economy, need to do their part to contribute to a strong and a balanced global growth.
Statement by President Barroso following the 14th EU-China Summit“We all know that over the past decades China has become an ever greater force in regional and global affairs and its economic and social development has been immense…”
Speech by President Barroso: "The EU and China – a crucial partnership"“The relationship between China and the European Union has made major steps forward in just two decades, in historical terms a very short period indeed”
EU and China agree to deepen cooperation on water resources managementThe EU and China will strengthen their cooperation on water resources management with the establishment of a China Europe Water Platform.
Joint Press Communiqué of the 14th EU-China SummitThe fourteenth EU-China Summit was held in Beijing on 14th February 2012. Premier Wen Jiabao of the State Council of the People's Republic of China attended the meeting on behalf of China. The European Union was represented by Mr. Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, and Mr. José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission.
Herman Van Rompuy,President of the European Council Speech to the EU-CHINA Business Summit 2012The European Union, China and the world economy are currently confronted with challenges that could threaten the recovery. “The main questions are how to overcome the deteriorating economic outlook, the debt crisis and financial market volatility, in order to restore growth and create jobs…”
Apart from English, if you could learn an European language, which one would you choose? Please attach you reasons! French, German, Spanish, French, German, Spanish, Danish, Swedish, Dutch, Polish, Bulgarian, Italian, Irish, etc. The European Union has 23 official languages.
SSJNJ
Swedish, one time I lost a chance to study in Sweden, I regretted that. If I can go there in the future, I will try my best to learn it.
叮当哥哥的小屋
Danish, because I want to see Santa Claus.
换个地儿说话
Spanish. Once I can speak Spanish, it will be easier for me to learn the other European languages. Someone once said “I speak to my lover in French, I speak to men in English and I speak to God in Spanish.”
苏木Adriana
German. I want to know the culture of Germany. The phonetic symbols of German are quite simple but the grammar is too difficult. I think it is going to be a long way for me to learn German
愛笑的彼岸
Romantic French and loud Italian.
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14th EU-China Summit held in Beijing; economy, trade in focus
The 14th EU-China Summit was held on February 14th in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, with both sides striving to reinforce bilateral ties and address crucial political and economic issues between the two world powers. At the summit, hosted by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and attended by European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President José Manuel Barroso, EU and Chinese officials laid the path for positive collaboration during this Year of the Dragon and beyond, with special attention on the European debt crisis as well as trade issues.
EU Trade Commissioner visits China for EU-China Summit
European Commissioner for Trade Karel De Gucht visited China from 13th -15th February in the context of the 14th EU-China Summit. He held meetings with high-level officials, industry representatives as well as various China experts.
The main focus of his visit was to strengthen EU-China cooperation in the area of trade and investment.
Urbanisation, the role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the future of investment, key topics during the EU-China Business Summit
Top representatives of China and the European Union met during the 14th annual EU-China Business Summit to stress the importance of bolstering economic ties through collaboration on business and trade issues. The meeting took place this past February 14th in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People.
2012 EU-China Year of Intercultural Dialogue launched in Brussels
The 2012 EU-China Year of Intercultural Dialogues welcomes an era of cooperation between leaders of China and the European Union. The February 1st opening ceremony in Brussels marked the first of many events to be held throughout the year, intended to signify reciprocal efforts between Chinese and European policy makers for intercultural exchanges and dialogue.
New Year’s Resolution: Learn an European Language
During the first few months of the Chinese or Western New Year, some people launch into a time of self-improvement, some by starting off with new clothes or a new hairstyle. Others do it by kicking a bad habit, and still others decide to take on new projects, such as learning a new foreign language for which that old busy schedule never allowed.
When you think about European Culture, what is the first thing that comes up to your mind?
Name: Li Yue
Age: 26
Job: Student
My impression of European culture would be their fashion, not just modern fashion, but also fashion from ancient times and the outfits they wore in the European palaces, such as the corset; I have a great passion for fashion shows like the ones in Paris, London, and Milan.
Name: Wang zhi qiang
Age: 50
Job: Civil servant
Talking about Europe, the first thing comes to my mind is its magnificent architecture, Big Ben, Le Tour Eiffel, L’arc de triomphe, baroque style buildings and so many more.
Name: Gao xiuli
Age: 76
Job: Retired teacher
I am a Christian, European churches intrigue me a lot, they are so solemn and elegant, China has many age-old churches, however, few people go in there because they are not believers.
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Belgian movie « pic-pic et André » for the “Francophone Film Festival” featuring releases from French-speaking countries around the worldInstitut français of Beijing , Guangcai International Mansion 18, Gongti Xilu 100020 Beijing Tél. : (+86 10) 65 53 26 27 15:30 // Free tickets on demand, places are limit |
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Film Screening “News from Ideological Antiquity. Marx - Eisenstein – Capital” (Part 1)Organizers: Goethe-Institut China, Iberia Center for Contemporary Art Iberia Center for Contemporary Art (798 Art Zone E06, No.4 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing) 14:00 – 17:30 |
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3rd edition of Social sciences coffee talk : The Chinese student-workers in France after World War OneInstitut français de Chine (in Beijing) : N° 18 Gongti Xilu, Chaoyang District, Beijin 18h – 19h30 // Free More information : chin-by.ang@institutfrancais-chine.com |
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Film Screening “News from Ideological Antiquity. Marx - Eisenstein – Capital” (Part 2)Organizers: Goethe-Institut China, Iberia Center for Contemporary Art Iberia Center for Contemporary Art (798 Art Zone E06, No.4 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing) 14:00 – 17:30 // Free Admission German with Chinese subtitles |
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Freiburg Baroque Orchestra: Bach’s Orchestral SuitesForbidden City Concert Hall (Zhongshan Park, West Chang’an Avenue) 19:30 |
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Opening ceremony of Film Series: Female StoriesInstituto Cervantes Pekín celebrates International Women Day with a film series on Spanish women directors from March 7th to 30th Debate: Women filmmakers 18.30h // Free |
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Ciclo de cine: Historias en Femenino “También la lluvia”Instituto Cervantes Pekín Film Series: Female Stories, “Even the rain” |
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Film Screening “News from Ideological Antiquity. Marx - Eisenstein – Capital” (Part 3)Organizers: Goethe-Institut China, Iberia Center for Contemporary Art Iberia Center for Contemporary Art (798 Art Zone E06, No.4 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing) 14:00 – 17:30 // Free Admission |
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'Intimate Revolution: Discourse on Disappointment' Irish Wave III: Art exhibition curated by Fion Gunn and Zheng XuewuSiemens Arts Space, 798 Siemens will show artworks in all media by Irish artists and their Chinese peers. The focus will be on presenting high quality, cutting edge art in what is a truly ‘global’ art district. |
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