Core Insights - The former Spanish Prime Minister, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, praised China's historical achievements in economic development, poverty alleviation, and technological advancement, calling for EU-China collaboration to uphold free trade rules and deepen cooperation in education, artificial intelligence, and vocational training to address global challenges [2][3]. Group 1: Economic Cooperation - An open international trade system is fundamental for global economic growth, and free international trade without barriers is crucial for the economic development of all countries [2]. - China has demonstrated strong competitiveness in its economic exchanges with the EU, and there is a call for the EU to enhance its product competitiveness in the Chinese market [2]. Group 2: Technological Development - Artificial intelligence represents a qualitative leap in technology, posing challenges to human societal coexistence, necessitating the establishment of ethical guidelines and global collaboration to guide its development [4]. - While some jobs may disappear due to AI, new job opportunities will also emerge, indicating that AI will not fundamentally threaten employment [4]. Group 3: Education and Employment - Vocational education, particularly the "dual system" model, is vital in addressing youth employment issues, with Germany serving as a model, and both China and Spain making progress in this area [4]. - Educational exchanges and cooperation between Spanish and Chinese universities have strengthened over the past 20 years, establishing a solid foundation for bilateral relations [4].
欧中应深化务实合作 共同应对全球性挑战——访西班牙前首相萨帕特罗
人民网-国际频道 原创稿·2025-06-11 08:52