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China needs a powerful Europe, but Europe can only be strong if each and every one of its members attains rapid economic development.

The Chinese economy has huge potential and flexibility.

We see China becoming an unstoppable force. It's a huge threat and a huge opportunity.

China's development benefits other countries.

China has a bigger middle class than the entire population of Europe.

I am convinced that China needs to be a strong trading partner with the United States long term.

China is not only formidable, it is also aggressively building its own economic infrastructure. Just a few years from now, China will rival the U.S. and the European Union in global market power. It already has surpassed us in population.

China is investing in factories in Eastern Europe, not because their labor costs are lower, but because they want to be closer to their markets.

China's reform and opening-up programme and Europe's integration process have both contributed significantly to global peace, development, and prosperity. China firmly supports the integration of Europe and regards the E.U. as a strategic partner that deserves our confidence.