On 8th March 2023, H.E. Ambassador Yu Dunhai met with H.E. Ms Erika Bernhard, Ambassador of Austria to Malta. They exchanged views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest.

Ambassador Yu said that China and Austria have enjoyed friendly relations and fruitful cooperation results. China and Europe are two great civilizations, two big markets and two major forces. China sees the European Union as a comprehensive strategic partner and supports European integration. He highlighted that maintaining an onward and upward momentum in the China-EU relationship and keeping it mutually beneficial serve the interests of both sides and the international community.

Ambassador Bernhard said that Austria and China have long-standing friendly relations. Europe-China relations are very important. Both sides are important players in international affairs. China-EU exchanges and cooperation have great potential and are good for the world.