The latest round of high-level strategic talks between China and the European Union is set to begin here in Beijing later on this Tuesday.
The two-day event will also include activities marking the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and the European Union.
Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi and EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini will lead the delegations.
The talks come ahead of a new round of negotiations next month connected to a China-EU investment treaty.