Press Release: European Commission President Romano Prodi visits China to strengthen bilateral ties

Romano Prodi, President of the European Commission, visited Beijing and Shanghai from 13-16 April 2004 at the invitation of the Chinese authorities. During his visit Mr Prodi discussed ways to enhance the rapidly growing partnership between the European Union and China. He also made two keynote speeches on political and economic relations and launched a new EU-funded programme for European Studies in China.

http://www.eeas.europa.eu/china/index_en.htm http://www.eeas.europa.eu/china/index_en.htm

http://www.eeas.europa.eu/china/index_en.htm http://www.eeas.europa.eu/china/index_en.htm

http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjb/zzjg/xos/dqzzywt/t27708.htm http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjb/zzjg/xos/dqzzywt/t27708.htm

http://www.delchn.cec.eu.int/en/Co-operation/Project_Fiches.htm http://www.delchn.cec.eu.int/en/Co-operation/Project_Fiches.htm

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