50 Years of Friendship: How China and Europe Grew Closer 🤝
Hey there! Did you know that China and Europe have been friends for 50 years? 🌟 It’s true! Back in 1975, they started officially talking and working together, and since then, their friendship has grown stronger and stronger.
A Friendship That Started During the Cold War 🕊️
The Cold War was a time when many countries were not getting along. But in 1975, China and Europe (back then called the European Economic Community) decided to reach out and become friends. They thought, “Let’s work together to make the world a better place!”
Trading Goods and Building Trust 🚢✈️
At first, they traded just a little bit. But over the years, trade between China and Europe has grown like a giant beanstalk! 🌱✨ From just $2.4 billion at the start to about $786 billion today—that’s a 300 times increase! Imagine how many toys, games, bikes, and gadgets that could be!
Working Together on Big Projects 🚄
One cool project is the China-Europe Railway Express 🚂. It’s a train that connects cities in China with cities in Europe. It helps move goods faster than by ship and cheaper than by airplane. This railway has made over 100,000 trips, carrying all sorts of things like clothes, electronics, and even cars!
Saving the Planet Together 🌍🌳
China and Europe also work together to protect our planet. They made a partnership to fight climate change. That means they’re finding ways to keep the Earth clean and healthy for all of us!
Looking to the Future ✨
The leaders of China and Europe believe that by trusting each other and working together, they can make the world a peaceful and happy place. They want to continue being friends for many years to come.
Isn’t it great when countries work together? Maybe one day, you could help bring people together too! 😊
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
