Need to properly handle differences and frictionsHopes that EU will keep trade and investment markets openChina, EU have no fundamental conflicts of interestCalls on EU to provide a favourable business environment for Chinese enterprisesHopes that EU will respect China's core interests and major concernsXi also adds that China is willing to cooperate with the EU on AI and climate change. There's a lot of niceties in the comments above but it doesn't distract from the fact that both sides are also continuing to lock heads on trade as well. The headline comment is a reminder that the EU is facing complexities against multiple "allies", not just China. *coughs in America*Head on over to investingLive (formerly ForexLive) to get in on the know! This article was written by Justin Low at investinglive.com.