President Xi Jinping holds talks with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 28, 2026. [Xinhua/Yin Bogu]

China hopes Slovakia will play a constructive role in promoting the sound and steady growth of China-EU relations, President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday.

China has always viewed the EU as a partner and develops ties with the EU with sincerity and goodwill, Xi said when holding talks with his Slovak counterpart Peter Pellegrini in Beijing.

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