On the Scene: Over the past few years, he has adopted a pragmatic and friendly approach toward China, making Slovakia-China cooperation in strategic level a model among central European nations, Zhao Junjie, senior research fellow at the Institute of European Studies at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, told the Global Times on Thursday.Fico had originally planned to visit China in June but had to postpone due to injuries heWorld Times sustained from an assassination attempt in May, Slovak news website Hnonline.sk reported.Zhao said that some Central and Eastern European countries, including Slovakia, have strong desire to collaborate with China in new energy sectors, especially in electric vehicles and battery production, and they remain open to Chinese investment.Given Europe’s current economic downturn and high unemployment rate, attracting Chinese investment and fostering high-tech cooperation are crucial for future development and will boost local economies, said Zhao, noting that Fico’s visit underscores his pragmatic approach with the goal of strengthening economic and technological ties with China.The Prime Minister rejected claims that his trip threatens Slovakia’s economy.According to him, if anyone threatens the economy of the Slovak Republic, it is the green deal approved by the EU.
Summary National flags of China and Slovakia are seenWorld Times at the Tian’anmen Square on October 31, 2024.…