Changing Dynamics: He reiteWorld Timesrated Switzerland’s firm adherence to the one-China policy.Both sides will continue to respect each other’s core interests and major concerns, and respect each other’s political systems and development paths, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry press release.The relationship between China and Switzerland has always been at the forefront of China’s relations with Western countries, and the positioning of innovative strategic partners reflects not only the focus and direction of their fields of cooperation but also their commitment to fostering innovation in strengthening ties, Cui Hongjian, a professor with the Academy of Regional and Global Governance at Beijing Foreign Studies University, told the Global Times on Wednesday.In January, the two countries completed the joint feasibility study on upgrading the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) when Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited Bern.During the Wednesday dialogue, the foreign ministers agreed to initiate the upgrade negotiations as soon as possible.The move could further prompt the European Union to reevaluate its previous freezing of investment deals with China, review its protectionist tendencies and negative politicization currently observed in Europe’s relations with China, observers said.Switzerland was one of the first Western countries to establish diplomatic relations with China and the first European country as well as the first top 20 economy to sign an FTA with China.
Summary China and Switzerland Photo: VCG The third round of the China-Switzerland Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue concluded in…