CCTV9英语新闻：China & European leaders gather to discuss green & open development（在线收听）

The fifth China-Europe High-Level Political Parties Forum began Tuesday. For two days, China and Europe’s political leaders have gathered in Beijing to discuss opportunities for greater cooperation.

Liu Yunshan, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, meets with European delegates attending the fifth China-Europe High-Level Political Parties Forum in Beijing, capital of China, May 17, 2016. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

Forging partnership for reform and development, more than 80 European leaders representing more than 30 political parties from 24 European countries gathered in China’s capital to discuss mutual goals and challenges.

China’s plans for a green and open economy, especially the Belt and Road Initiative, are creating abundant opportunities for both Chinese and European businesses.

China and Europe’s political leaders have gathered to discuss China’s ‘green development’ and ‘open development’ strategies during the 13th Five-Year Plan and discuss opportunities for cooperation. They believe there are enormous opportunities of cooperation between China and Europe, and there are challenges as well.

The forum, initiated by the Communist Party of China, was first held in Beijing in 2010, and is a high-level, multilateral and strategic dialogue platform.

Participants believe that it can push Chinese and European relations toward a stronger partnership based on “peace, growth, reform and civilization.”

The 5th China-Europe High-Level Political Parties Forum kicked off Tuesday. For two days, China and Europe's political leaders have gathered in Beijing to discuss opportunities for greater cooperation.

The 5th China-Europe High-Level Political Parties Forum kicked off Tuesday. For two days, China and Europe's political leaders have gathered in Beijing to discuss opportunities for greater cooperation.