19th meeting of the EU-China Round Table

Location

Grand Hall of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Auditorium
23 Taipingqiao Street, Xicheng District
Beijing
China
Asia and Pacific

The 19th meeting of the EU-China Civil Society Round Table took place in Beijing, China on 17 December 2024.

At this occasion the delegations of the EESC and its Chinese counterpart, the CESC, discussed the following topics:

  • Strengthening EU-China cooperation in the field of circular economy
  • Promoting sustainable development in the EU-China economic relations 

The aim of the discussions was to find common ground, and exchange ideas, experiences and best practices.


The EU-China Civil Society Round Table was established in 2007 following a decision taken by the 9th EU-China Summit in Helsinki. The delegations from the EESC and its Chinese counterpart, the China Economic and Social Council, meet regularly to discuss topics relating to economic and social issues relevant to both parties. 

By elaborating reports, discussing them and exchanging ideas, the representatives of the European Economic and Social Committee and the China Economic and Social Council contribute to the development of the overall EU-China relationship, from a civil society perspective.