Hey there! Have you ever thought about how countries work together to make the world better? 🤔 Pierre Gramegna, the boss of the European Stability Mechanism (that’s a group that helps keep Europe’s money safe), thinks it’s super important for China and Europe to team up! 🤝
Why Team Up?
Both China and Europe are really good at making and selling things to other countries. They’re like two big players on the world’s team! 🌐 But sometimes, other countries put up trade barriers, like extra taxes called tariffs, which make trading harder. That’s no fun! 😕
Playing Fair
Gramegna says that China and Europe should support a system where everyone plays fair, called the multilateral trade system. It’s like agreeing on the rules of a game so everyone can enjoy it! 🕹️ They want to reduce protectionism (that’s when countries try to protect their own stuff too much) and solve any arguments through the World Trade Organization, or WTO for short. 🏛️
Going Green Together
But wait, there’s more! 🌳 Gramegna also talked about ‘green finance.’ This means using money to help protect our planet, like investing in clean energy or eco-friendly projects. 🌞 He thinks that if China and Europe work together, they can do a lot more to keep Earth healthy!
Leading the Way
Some countries aren’t as focused on helping the environment right now. 🌍 So, it’s up to China and Europe to lead the way! Gramegna believes that by teaming up, they can make sure that banks and financial systems support the move to a greener world. How cool is that? 🌟
So, next time you think about teamwork, remember that it’s not just for school projects or sports—countries need to work together too! And who knows? Maybe one day you’ll be part of making the world a better place! 🌈
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
